BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of this week’s second Tegel Test against Australia in Christchurch, after scans revealed a left-hamstring strain.
04 Mar, 2024 in International News
Muhammad Abbas has a second first-class century before his 21st birthday while allrounder Nathan Smith steps up again, as the Wellington Firebirds snatch a narrow lead atop the Plunket Shield championship ladder
04 Mar, 2024 in Domestic News
When your opponent piles on one of their biggest first innings totals, the odds swing out of your favour. But the Wellington Firebirds weren't about to let the laws of cricket probability stop them against Canterbury in Rangiora
04 Mar, 2024 in Match Reports
The Plunket Shield clash between the two cellars dwellers turned into a last-ball thriller, with Otago Volts captain Dean Foxcroft producing his biggest first-class knock yet and the Auckland O'Donnell brothers continuing their strong form in all formats
04 Mar, 2024 in Match Reports
ND had headed in with the Plunket Shield lead, defending champion the Central Stags with an uncapped player on the cusp of a magical debut - and a chance to gain valuable ground from third on the first-class ladder. After the Stags worked their way into a good position, weather would ultimately deny both teams at Bay Oval
03 Mar, 2024 in Match Reports
Renowned left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has become the second most successful first-class wicket-taker in the Central Stags’ 74-year history with a career-best 7-for, while Nathan Smith turned the tables on Canterbury in Rangiora with a new career best six-for
02 Mar, 2024 in Domestic News
The Central Stags are making a habit of racking up centuries on first-class debut, after 29-year-old late bloomer Angus Schaw became the latest to join the exclusive club, this afternoon at Bay Oval
01 Mar, 2024 in Domestic News
A rare cricket/rugby first-class cap double, and a player reaching a century before lunch for the second time were two of the unusual stats popping up as the back half of the national Plunket Shield got underway
29 Feb, 2024 in Domestic News
A host of emerging talent will feature in the women’s three-match North v South T20 Series, which starts in Napier on Friday
29 Feb, 2024 in Domestic News
Canterbury Cricket’s “All Abilities” programme was created to provide young disabled people an opportunity to try cricket in an inclusive environment. Young Cantabrian, Zac Baxter, is an example of someone who has thrived through the initiative.
29 Feb, 2024 in Community News
New Zealand Cricket with support from Sport New Zealand, have adopted a multi-pronged approach to help female athlete's better understand how to support their health.
29 Feb, 2024 in Community News
BLACKCAPS opener Devon Conway will miss the first Tegel Test against Australia, starting at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.
28 Feb, 2024 in International News
NZC have announced an Aotearoa Māori Invitational XI to compete against Rotorua Boys’ Invitational XI this Friday (1st March) in Rotorua.
28 Feb, 2024 in Community News
Neil Wagner has called time on his illustrious 64-Test career for the BLACKCAPS and will bow out following the Tegel Test series against Australia, starting in Wellington on Thursday
27 Feb, 2024 in International News
The Otago Sparks proudly lift the national one-day championship title for the second time in three years, beating defending champs Wellington Blaze in a close match - and Emma Black finishing as the summer's runaway top wicket-taker
25 Feb, 2024 in Match Reports
An epic Baylee Foote century saw Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay deny its big rival Canterbury Country a chance to return the Hawke Cup to Rangiora
25 Feb, 2024 in Match Reports
Devon Conway has been withdrawn from the BLACKCAPS T20I series against Australia and will be replaced by Tim Seifert.
24 Feb, 2024 in International News
Coach Peter Fulton’s ‘lucky moustache’ might need to stay on for a little while longer, after Canterbury lifted The Ford Trophy for the 2023/24 season after a great battle with the Auckland Aces
24 Feb, 2024 in Match Reports
This Saturday's Ford Trophy Grand Final between Canterbury and the Auckland Aces sees both teams welcoming back their regular captains - as well as a bunch of BLACKCAPS
23 Feb, 2024 in Domestic News
With the Central Stags out of The Ford Trophy Finals, Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay has named a robust squad as they look to defend the Hawke Cup for a third time on the bounce - but they'll need to shut out their biggest rival of recent years to keep it in Napier
23 Feb, 2024 in Community News
After three weeks of pool play before Christmas, the Christchurch Metro Cricket ‘All Nations Festival’ finals day was held on Sunday 17 February. Thanks to the Hagley Park Ground Staff, the participants had the once in a lifetime opportunity to play on Hagley Oval.
22 Feb, 2024 in Community News
