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Hawera local named favourite Kiwi cricket umpire

Hawera local Kerry Firth has won the title of New Zealand’s Favourite Kiwi Cricket Umpire in a nationwide search by New Zealand Cricket and Specsavers to reward an unsung hero.

25 February, 2013 in Community News

International News

McCullum and Cook mark two years until CWC2015

On Friday Alastair Cook and Brendon McCullum marked two years until matches will be under way for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

25 February, 2013 in International News

Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket Museum Trust appoint new Director

The New Zealand Cricket Museum Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director following the retirement of David Mealing in January.

25 February, 2013 in Corporate News

International News

BLACKCAPS squad named for opening ANZ Test match

Bruce Martin, Hamish Rutherford and Tom Latham are all in line to make their Test debuts for New Zealand after today being selected in the BLACKCAPS squad for the opening ANZ Test against England starting on 6 March.

24 February, 2013 in International News

International News

Level-Headed Latham Gets Test Call-Up

Sunday morning at his parents' place in Christchurch was extra special today for new BLACKCAPS Test squad selection Tom Latham.

24 February, 2013 in International News

International News

Ronchi ruled out pf NZ XI, Watling brought in

Luke Ronchi has been ruled out of the New Zealand XI side to take on England in the upcoming Four Day match at the Queenstown Events Centre.

24 February, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

Stags crowned Plunket Shield champs

The Central Stags have claimed the 2012-13 Plunket Shield in an enthralling final day of the First-Class competition.

24 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Wizards win in final round

The Canterbury Wizards have avoided the wooden sponn amongst a dramatic final round in the Plunket Shield.

24 February, 2013 in Match Reports

International News

BLACKCAPS geared up for ANZ showdown

While the win-loss-win-loss pattern of the ANZ International Series has punters picking a BLACKCAPS victory today, the players themselves have been endeavouring to leave nothing to chance.

23 February, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

England take decider

A fine performance with the ball has led England to a five wicket victory and 2-1 series win in the final ANZ ODI match at Eden Park in Auckland tonight.

23 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Otago fall short, Central win

The Volts chances came to an end when they were dismissed for 145 on the final day at University Oval, handing the Firebirds a 54 run victory.

23 February, 2013 in Match Reports

International News

Guptill requires thumb surgery

BLACKCAPS batsman Martin Guptill will have surgery next week on a thumb injury which will see him miss the remainder of the ANZ International Series.

22 February, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

England level series despite Taylor century

The fans at McLean Park in Napier were treated to some brilliant entertainment in the second match of the ANZ ODI Series, but in the end saw England level the series.

20 February, 2013 in Match Reports

International News

New Zealand XI features the next generation of BLACKCAPS

The New Zealand XI squad to play England in a four-day warm-up match next week features many BLACKCAPS stars of the future.

19 February, 2013 in International News

International News

Bates named Player of Tournament

White Ferns captain Suzie Bates has been named the Player of the Tournament at the ICC Women’s World Cup in India, having finished as the leading run-scorer in her side’s fourth place finish.

18 February, 2013 in International News

International News

Southee, Rutherford called in to BLACKCAPS

Northern Knights bowler Tim Southee and Otago Volts batsman Hamish Rutherford have been called into the BLACKCAPS for Wednesday’s second ANZ One Day International at Napier’s McLean Park.

18 February, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

BLACKCAPS win thriller

The BLACKCAPS have taken a one-nil lead in the ANZ International ODI Series, claiming an enthralling three wicket victory over England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

17 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Otago finish off Aces

The Otago Volts stayed in the hunt for the Plunket Shield with a convincing ten wicket win over the Auckland Aces on day four at University Oval, Dunedin.

17 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Stags win, close in on Shield

The Central Stags are just one game away from claiming the Plunket Shield, after beating the Canterbury Wizards by four wickets on day four at Mainpower Oval, Rangiora.

17 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

England overcome White Ferns

The White Ferns have finished fourth in the ICC Women’s World Cup in India, having lost to England by four wickets in the play-off for third at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

16 February, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Knights finish off Firebirds

They didn’t have it all their own way, but the Northern Knights were good enough to finish off the Wellington Firebirds on day four of their Plunket Shield encounter, beating them by five wickets.

16 February, 2013 in Match Reports