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NZXI secures warm-up series with a game to go

Two out of two for the NZXI as Michael Bracewell top-scores again while Bas de Leede leads the way for The Netherlands in Napier

19 March, 2022 in Match Reports

Community News

Cricket programme for refugees

Cricket Wellington (CW) has piloted an initiative alongside the Changemakers Resettlement Forum (an NGO supporting refugee families in Wellington) to give opportunities to children from refugee families to play cricket

18 March, 2022 in Community News

Match Reports

Bracewell century opens NZXI account

NZXI captain and BLACKCAP in waiting Michael Bracewell led from the front in the first warm-up match against the touring Netherlands squad

18 March, 2022 in Match Reports

International News

Bracewell and Cleaver earn first call ups Taylor prepares for career finale

Wellington Firebirds allrounder Michael Bracewell is named in the BLACKCAPS for the first time, seven months on from having to turn down his maiden call up alongside uncapped Central Stags wicketkeeper Dane Cleaver who’s been picked for the T20 International at Napier’s McLean Park next Friday night, March 25

16 March, 2022 in International News

Match Reports

Otago Volts v Auckland Aces in Alexandra

Better late than never: the unbeaten Auckland Aces have ticked off an outstanding first half of their campaign as they make it four on the bounce in the first-class championship

14 March, 2022 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Central Stags v Northern Districts Plunket Shield

A fighting Colin de Grandhomme century hauls Northern Districts back into the fight after a maiden Ray Toole bag for the Stags. A sensational fourth morning from leading wicket-taker Brett Randell then all but seals the deal for Northern

14 March, 2022 in Match Reports

International News

Taylor headlines NZ XI to face Netherlands in Napier BJ Watling on coaching staff

Retiring BLACKCAPS great Ross Taylor will feature for the New Zealand XI against Netherlands in Napier next week as he looks to get some game-time ahead of his final One Day International series later this month

11 March, 2022 in International News

International News

Waiata gifted to WHITE FERNS ahead of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022

The WHITE FERNS will now be equipped with more than just their cricketing prowess as they count down the final days before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.

11 March, 2022 in International News

Community News

Girls Cricket Growing on the West Coast!

Developing female cricket is an important focus for West Coast Cricket. Development Officer, Tommy Coutts, explains how last December a consistent group of ten girls were playing alongside Year 5-8 boys’ cricket. Following feedback from the girls who expressed a desire for their own night, Coutts decided to create a designated female cricket evening.

11 March, 2022 in Community News

International News

Mike Sandle to move on as BLACKCAPS manager

Long-standing BLACKCAPS manager Mike Sandle will leave his position at the end of this summer to take on the role of CEO of Taranaki Rugby

09 March, 2022 in International News

Match Reports

Auckland Aces v Canterbury Plunket Shield

Martin Guptill and - with a first double ton - Robbie O'Donnell go big as the unbeaten Auckland Aces hunt for a third win on the bounce, while Simon Keene takes his second five-for in his second match!

06 March, 2022 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Northern Districts v Wellington Firebirds Plunket Shield

ND debutant Kristian Clarke becomes the first Plunket Shield player to score a half century and take a wicket first ball on debut as Northern puts the Firebirds under the pump

06 March, 2022 in Match Reports

International News

Shane Warne & Rod Marsh: NZC mourns Australian greats

NZC has sent its heartfelt sympathies to the families of Australian greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, whose shock passing has rocked the cricketing world.

05 March, 2022 in International News

Community News

Female Aspiring Umpire Programme a success in 2021/22

A group of seven female umpires were selected to be part NZC's new programme, aiming to provide a development opportunity for female umpires.

03 March, 2022 in Community News

Domestic News

Business end of the Plunket Shield is here

The race is on as the quest to win New Zealand's first-class championship for 2021/22 heads into the decisive few rounds

03 March, 2022 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Volt and BLACKCAP Anaru Kitchen retires

One of New Zealand's longest-serving cricketers on the Domestic scene has packed up his blue and gold kit in the changing sheds for the last time. Anaru Kitchen represented the Auckland Aces, Otago Volts and BLACKCAPS and bowed out in the best way possible - with one last century for his team

02 March, 2022 in Domestic News

Domestic News

End of an era for Anna Peterson

WHITE FERNS, Auckland Hearts and Northern Districts all-round legend Anna Peterson has announced her retirement from the Domestic game

02 March, 2022 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Otago Sparks stun Blaze in Hallyburton Johnstone Shield Final

The Otago Sparks pulled off a victory almost as spectacular as The Remarkables behind them with a 138-run win to lift the 2022 Hallyburton Johnstone Shield - with a maiden five-wicket bag thrown in for good measure

27 February, 2022 in Match Reports

International News

Down ruled out of CWC22 | Plimmer called in

WHITE FERNS batter Lauren Down has been ruled out of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.

26 February, 2022 in International News

Match Reports

All-star Aces bring home the 2022 Ford Trophy

Performances all round as the Auckland Aces do it again against the Central Stags in Queenstown to lift the men's one-day title for 2021/22 - the Aces' third Ford Trophy title in five years

26 February, 2022 in Match Reports

Community News

Hawke Cup Challenge season postponed

Hawke's Bay will be safeguarding the historic Hawke Cup for another winter after the final two Challenge matches of the summer were postponed

25 February, 2022 in Community News