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HBJ SHIELD Round Two in Nelson

Despite an improved showing from Central, the Otago Sparks carried on scripting the dream start to their season with a back-to-back bonus point victory at windy Saxton Oval

31 October, 2021 in Match Reports

Match Reports

HBJ SHIELD Round One in Nelson

A 21-match losing streak in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield came to a screeching halt as Katey Martin thundered to an unbeaten century in a landslide win, spoiling a Saxton Oval christening for the Central Hinds

30 October, 2021 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Hinds name new captain as history looms

History will be made in Nelson when the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield begins this weekend, but a COVID curveball means the Central Hinds will step out without their newly appointed Shield captain

28 October, 2021 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Grand Final rematches headline bumper Dream11 Super Smash summer

The Dream11 Super Smash presented by KFC will start with a bang this summer as Hagley Oval plays host to both a men’s and women’s Grand Final rematch on Friday, 26 November.

27 October, 2021 in Domestic News

International News

Ferguson ruled out of T20 World Cup with calf tear

BLACKCAPS paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE with a calf tear. Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night (Tuesday) and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery

26 October, 2021 in International News

Community News

Youth Pace Bowling Recommendations Released

Due to the impact pace bowling has on the body, New Zealand Cricket has developed some pace bowling load guidelines for youth bowlers (U13-U19)

26 October, 2021 in Community News

Match Reports

Round One Plunket Shield at Hagley Oval

In 71 seasons, there have been only four Central Stags to score a century on first-class debut. Today, 23-year-old Bayley Wiggins became one of them

26 October, 2021 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Round One Plunket Shield in Wellington

The Wellington Firebirds take an early lead on the Plunket Shield points table with the first win of the season against the Otago Volts in the capital

26 October, 2021 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Tweaks to men's and women's domestic schedules

NZC’s Head of Cricket Operations, Charlie Brewer, said the bottom line for all involved was to play cricket where and when possible.

23 October, 2021 in Domestic News

International News

Obituary: Fred Goodall

Fred Goodall, who died in Wellington last month, was the world’s youngest Test umpire on debut, and New Zealand’s leading official for the 23 years in which his international career spanned.

19 October, 2021 in International News

Domestic News

It's one week until first ball

The start of the home NZC summer is nearly here and, in some parts of the country, players are getting excited for a new tilt at a national title. Hear from some of last season's top cricketers about what the Plunket Shield means to them

16 October, 2021 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Women's Domestic Contracts announced for 2021-22

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have finalised their Women’s Domestic Contracts for the 2021-22 season.

14 October, 2021 in Domestic News

International News

Peterson calls time on international cricket

WHITE FERNS all-rounder Anna Peterson has retired from international cricket after nearly 10 years in the WHITE FERNS environment.

05 October, 2021 in International News

International News

Females front and centre as NZC Match Officials confirmed for 2021-22 season

A simple sentence in an NZCPA newsletter was enough for former WHITE FERN Sue Morris to start her journey to becoming New Zealand cricket’s first female Match Referee

30 September, 2021 in International News

Domestic News

Covid Curveballs delay Domestic Cricket

All four Auckland and Northern Districts sides will miss the opening rounds of the Domestic cricket season, as the impact of Auckland’s Level 3 and 4 lockdowns necessitates a pragmatic approach to the 2021-22 season, announced today

27 September, 2021 in Domestic News

International News

BLACKCAPS arrive in Dubai

The BLACKCAPS have arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight last night (New Zealand time).

19 September, 2021 in International News

International News

BLACKCAPS tour of Pakistan abandoned

The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert.

17 September, 2021 in International News

International News

Blundell ruled out of Pakistan ODIs Mitchell to join squad

Wicket-keeper batsman Tom Blundell has been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS ODI series against Pakistan with a left-quad strain

16 September, 2021 in International News

International News

Jurgensen now onboard for India Tests

Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will stay on with the BLACKCAPS for the full tour of India later this year rather than returning to New Zealand following the T20I series as initially planned

13 September, 2021 in International News

International News

Henry to join BLACKCAPS in Dhaka

Pace bowler Matt Henry has been called into the BLACKCAPS squad in Bangladesh as a replacement for batsman Finn Allen – who is in quarantine, recovering from Covid-19. Allen will remain with the team and continue to be monitored by BLACKCAPS doctor Pat McHugh

27 August, 2021 in International News

International News

Allen tests positive for COVID-19

BLACKCAPS batsman Finn Allen has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Bangladesh. Allen, who represented the Birmingham Phoenix in England’s new Hundred competition, is fully-vaccinated and passed all his pre-departure tests in England - before testing positive 48 hours after arrival in Dhaka

24 August, 2021 in International News