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Wizards shoot to second

The Canterbury Wizards dramatically improved their playoff perspective with a 156 run bonus point win over the Devon Hotel Central Stags, lifting them from third to second.

20 March, 2013 in Match Reports

International News

Bracewell to be added to BLACKCAPS squad for third ANZ Test

Fast bowler Doug Bracewell will be added to the BLACKCAPS squad for the third ANZ Test starting in Auckland on Friday if he gets through tomorrow’s Ford Trophy match unscathed.

19 March, 2013 in International News

International News

McCullum in a rich vein indeed

Commentators have been left searching for new adjectives when describing Brendon McCullum’s form of late, with the BLACKCAPS captain being nothing short of prolific in the ANZ International Series against England so far.

19 March, 2013 in International News

Community News

Rain ruins NZCT Boys Tournament on day two

For the second day in a row, all matches in the New Zealand Community Trust Junior Boys competition at Manawaroa Park in Palmerston North were abandoned

19 March, 2013 in Community News

Domestic News

Battle for Ford Trophy Finals series places ends Wednesday, Finals begin Sunday

The Auckland Aces, SKYCITY Northern Knights and Canterbury Wizards will be fighting out the 'extra life' qualifier one and two Finals spots in round eight on Wednesday.

18 March, 2013 in Domestic News

Community News

Day one of NZCT Junior Boys washed out

All four matches scheduled for day one of the New Zealand Community Trust Junior Boys competition were abandoned in Palmerston North today, with showers in the afternoon seeing all teams pick up a solitary point.

18 March, 2013 in Community News

International News

Guptill shows Valentine the way

Valentine Sperber is a big cricket fan and at just three-years-old is showing some remarkable similarities to one of the best players in the business – BLACKCAP Martin Guptill.

18 March, 2013 in International News

International News

Play unlikely this morning

Persistent rain in Wellington means there is unlikely to be any play this morning in the second ANZ Test against England at the Hawkins Basin Reserve.

18 March, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

Day five washout sets up Eden Park decider

The second ANZ Test match between the BLACKCAPS and England has ended as a draw, after rain washed out day five at the Hawkins Basin Reserve in Wellington.

18 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Ford Trophy matches abandoned

The first rain in weeks for much of the country meant all three round seven Ford Trophy matches were abandoned, and the Aces, Knights and Wizards have sealed their spots in the Finals series.

18 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Ford Trophy round-up - March 17

The first rain in weeks for much of the country meant all three round seven Ford Trophy matches were abandoned, and the Aces, Knights and Wizards have sealed their spots in the Finals series.

18 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Corporate News

NZCPA continues support for Maori cricketers

The NZCPA has a strong focus on development of the game in non-traditional communities through programmes like Hooked on Cricket and the Choice Hotels Masters Series.

15 March, 2013 in Corporate News

International News

BLACKCAPS win toss and bowl first

The BLACKCAPS have won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ANZ Test against England at the Hawkins Basin Reserve in Wellington starting today.

14 March, 2013 in International News

Corporate News

Ralph Waters announced as new ICC CWC 2015 Chairman

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket, the hosts of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, yesterday announced the appointment of Mr Ralph Waters as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the tournament.

14 March, 2013 in Corporate News

International News

The day before

With the second ANZ Test getting underway at the Basin Reserve in sunny Wellington, we thought we'd share the preparations with BLACKCAPS fans on Twitter. Here's what happened.

13 March, 2013 in International News

Match Reports

Aces extend their lead

The Auckland Aces today assured themselves a place in the Ford Trophy playoffs, recording a resounding 211 run victory over the Devon Hotel Central Stags at Eden Park No.2 in Auckland today.

13 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Firebirds rip through Wizards

Scott Kuggeleijn picked up his first List A five wicket bag at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today, helping the Wellington Firebirds to a comprehensive seven wicket victory over the Canterbury Wizards.

13 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Knights claim bonus point win

The SKYCITY Northern Knights picked up a crucial 92 run victory over the Otago Volts at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui today, lifting them to second on the Ford Trophy points table.

13 March, 2013 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Competition heats up as teams chase Ford Trophy Finals series extra lives

With three rounds left to play, the Ford Trophy Finals series is approaching fast.

12 March, 2013 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Ian Smith - 50 years of keeping score

New Zealand Cricket congratulates Wellington’s Ian Smith for 50 seasons as a cricket scorer and will celebrate the milestone during the ANZ Test match in Wellington beginning Thursday March 14.

12 March, 2013 in Domestic News

Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket moves on with its Constitutional Review

Representatives of the Board of New Zealand Cricket met with the Chairmen and CEOs of the six Major Associations yesterday as part of the NZC Constitutional Review process.

12 March, 2013 in Corporate News