Young Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Joe Austin-Smellie came agonisingly close to scoring his maiden First Class ton on debut, with 97 runs in the second innings against the Northern Knights in last week’s third round Plunket Shield match.
30 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
This week the BLACKCAPS are facing Pakistan at the picturesque University Oval in Dunedin and you wouldn’t think that 100 years ago it was all under water.
28 Nov, 2009 in International News
Can you imagine running in and bowling your fastest ball at Auckland’s top cricketers? How about taking the catch that will win the game? Or face some of the best bowlers? Well now you don’t have to imagine.
27 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
In only his third season Otago Volts fringe player Sam Wells is starting to be noticed for his talent with the ball.
27 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
After three engrossing days of cricket the match between the Canterbury Wizards and Auckland Aces ended in a draw at QEII Park in Christchurch.
27 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
The match between the Otago Volts and Central Stags took a number of twists and turns before ending in a draw at Nelson Park in Napier.
27 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
The six Major Associations have confirmed their squads for the Women’s domestic cricket competitions in 2009/10.
26 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The Wellington Firebirds squeezed out a 38 run win on the final day of the Plunket Shield match against the Northern Knights at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
26 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
Each week we go behind the scenes to find out what the captains think about up coming games, their team performance in the latest games and stand out players.
24 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The names Latham and McEwan may seem familiar to those who love cricket, but there are two young players coming through the ranks who have inherited their fathers’ talent for cricket.
23 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
When it comes to spin bowling in New Zealand there is only one spin king and that is Daniel Vettori. The great news for the BLACKCAPS, however, is that there are some emerging young players nipping at his heels to become the country’s premier spin bowler.
20 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The Wellington Firebirds bowled out the Auckland Aces to record a 99 run win at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
20 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
The Canterbury Wizards took the ten wickets required today to record an outright win over the Otago Volts at MainPower Oval in Rangiora.
20 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
Cricket in Canterbury is steeped in history and tradition and now there is a place for that to be celebrated.
19 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The Auckland Aces have two New Zealand keepers, so it was a surprise for one young Auckland keeper to get the call up this week.
19 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
New Zealand Cricket has congratulated Northern Districts and BLACKCAPS wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan on achieving a world record for the most catches in a first class match.
19 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The Northern Knights have nestled into top spot on the points table after back to back victories in the Plunket Shield.
19 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
Filling the boots of a living legend can be a difficult task; just ask the Canterbury Magicians following the retirement of captain Haidee Tiffen from international and first class cricket.
18 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
Each week we go behind the scenes to find out what the captains think about up coming games, their team performance in the latest games and stand out players.
17 Nov, 2009 in Domestic News
The Canterbury Wizards secured first innings points as the rain affected match against the Wellington Firebirds petered out to a draw at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
13 Nov, 2009 in Match Reports
