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Jamieson to miss ODI Series Allen to play for Auckland Aces

Kyle Jamieson won’t travel with the BLACKCAPS squad for the remainder of the Dulux ODI Series and will instead have a period of rest leading into the upcoming KFC T20 Series against Bangladesh

18 December, 2023 in International News

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Thriller on Lincoln No.3 highlights opening day of 2023 Gillette Cup

A nail-biter between St Peter’s Cambridge and Wellington College highlights a fantastic opening day of cricket at the 2023 Gillette Cup.

17 December, 2023 in Community News

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Williamson to lead team in final series of 2023

Regular BLACKCAPS white ball captain Kane Williamson will lead a largely settled T20 squad in the team’s final international series of the year.

17 December, 2023 in International News

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The T20 countdown is on!

The opening act of the 2023/24 Dream11 Super Smash is only days away, as the first four teams get ready to smash it in New Zealand's biggest city!

16 December, 2023 in Domestic News

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Obituary: Derek Stirling

New Zealand fast-bowler Derek Stirling has died in Hastings aged 62. BLACKCAP No.154, Stirling played six Tests and six ODIs between 1984 and 1986, and is best remembered for a strong tour of Pakistan, in which he toiled on unhelpful pitches and took four for 88 at Karachi.

15 December, 2023 in International News

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Gillette Cup 2023 Preview

The 2023 Gillette Cup kicks off this Sunday (17th Dec) in Lincoln, Christchurch. Only Otago Boys’ High School return from the 2022 tournament, meaning five new teams will get their chance on the national stage.

15 December, 2023 in Community News

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Sears added to Bangladesh ODI Squad as cover for Jamieson

Ben Sears is to join the BLACKCAPS ODI Squad in Dunedin as cover for Kyle Jamieson, who experienced stiffness in his left hamstring after travelling back from Bangladesh. The Test squad returned to New Zealand on Tuesday evening and Jamieson then flew on to Dunedin on Thursday

15 December, 2023 in International News

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NZ U19 squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa

Wellington all-rounder Oscar Jackson will captain a 15-strong New Zealand squad at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa this January and February.   The touring party features three players, Mason Clarke (16), Tom Jones (17) and Snehith Reddy (17), who are young enough to be selected again for the next U19 World Cup in 2026, alongside some familiar family names to Kiwi cricket fans

14 December, 2023 in International News

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St Matthew’s Collegiate take home the Venus Cup!

After a washout on day two, teams returned to action at the Venus Cup with all to play for. Eyes turned to the key morning up between St Matthew’s Collegiate and Takapuna Grammar School, which would end up being pivotal in tournament standings.

13 December, 2023 in Community News

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Stand and deliver

Jimmy Neesham delivers fireworks in his first Auckland Aces appearance in 13 years as the Aces regain The Ford Trophy lead at the halfway mark of the one-day Domestic season

13 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Popli to lead youthful New Zealand XI against Bangladesh

A young NZ XI led by experienced Northern Districts batsman Bharat Popli will play Bangladesh in a 50-over warm-up match at Lincoln's Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Thursday. The squad features a number of players who have taken part in the New Zealand Development Squads as part of the New Zealand Men’s Development Series matches against Major Association ‘A’ teams in the past two seasons - including two yet to debut at full domestic level

12 December, 2023 in International News

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Northern exposure for Central Stags

In challenging conditions, Northern Districts returned to the top of The Ford Trophy in their last outing before Dream11 Super Smash - with a T20 rematch looming between these two sides

12 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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St Matthew’s and Takapuna impress at Venus Cup opening day

St Matthew’s Collegiate and Takapuna Grammar School both returned strong performances at day one of the 2023 Venus Cup, claiming two wins from two Twenty20 matches.

11 December, 2023 in Community News

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Turn and burn as Kasperek puts Blaze into lead

Wellington Blaze captain Leigh Kasperek ripped through the Auckland Hearts in the last round of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield one-dayers for the year to bag a scorching haul of 5/16 - and put the defending champions on top

10 December, 2023 in Domestic News

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Kasperek five-for as Blaze whips Hearts again

Defending champion Wellington Blaze made it two out of two against deposed leaders the Auckland Hearts as they completed a successful weekend in style to snatch the national lead

10 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Northern the boss of Bay Oval

Northern Districts made it two out of two against last season's runner-up the Canterbury Magicians who remain anchored at the wrong end of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield table

10 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Auckland Under 19 lifts Gillette Under 19 title

The BLACKCAPS' future may have been on display this week after Auckland Under 19 put the icing on a brilliant week at the NZC Gillette Men's Under 19 Nationals in Lincoln

10 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Devine to miss final T20I | Kerr to debut as New Zealand captain

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will miss today’s third Life Direct T20I against Pakistan in Queenstown, after a receiving a Cortisone injection in her knee.

09 December, 2023 in International News

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Mount Difficulty for Canterbury Magicians

Northern Districts took a win off last season's runner-up the Canterbury Magicians who now find themselves with a lot of work to do to catch the leaders from the bottom of the table

09 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Blaze takes scorching win off HBJ leaders

Howzat? Defending champion Wellington Blaze snatched a dazzling away win against competition leaders the Auckland Hearts, winning by 157 runs after bowling out their hosts for just 90

09 December, 2023 in Match Reports

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Bag, double hat-trick makes Rosemary Mair's day

The Central Hinds and WHITE FERNS star has a day to remember in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield - claiming her team's first ever hat-trick, as well as the competition's first ever instance of four wickets in four balls

09 December, 2023 in Match Reports