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Daniel Flynn hangs up the cap

Northern Districts legend and former BLACKCAPS batsman Daniel Flynn has announced his retirement from Domestic cricket

02 April, 2020 in Domestic News

International News

ICC confirms Conway eligibility date

Wellington Firebirds batsman Devon Conway will be eligible for New Zealand A or BLACKCAPS selection from August 28, the ICC has confirmed

31 March, 2020 in International News

Domestic News

Craig Cachopa announces retirement

The Auckland Aces will have a new white-ball captain next summer with veteran Craig Cachopa going out on top

30 March, 2020 in Domestic News

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Free family fitness with Firebirds trainer

In lockdown with the rest of New Zealand, Wellington Firebirds trainer Andrew Smith is helping us stay focussed on fitness by beaming short, free daily workouts every day from his Kapiti Coast home garage

28 March, 2020 in Domestic News

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Shanan Stewart calls it a day

Most recently sighted helping his beloved Canterbury Country lock away the Hawke Cup for the 2020 winter, Canterbury legend Shanan Stewart has retired... and this time, it’s real

25 March, 2020 in Domestic News

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Andrew Ellis announces retirement

A former BLACKCAP and Canterbury captain, red and black stalwart Andrew Ellis has announced his retirement from after an 18-year professional career

19 March, 2020 in Domestic News

Community News

Community cricket cancelled

New Zealand Cricket, in conjunction with its Major and District Associations, have agreed to cancel community cricket, including clubs, schools, programmes and training, for the rest of the season

18 March, 2020 in Community News

Domestic News

Plunket Shield cancelled: Wellington declared winners

New Zealand Cricket has cancelled the last two rounds of the domestic Plunket Shield competition as a precaution against the spread or transmission of COVID-19

16 March, 2020 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Hawke Cup Challenge Canterbury Country v Otago Country

Having prised away the Hawke Cup from Hamilton, Canterbury Country began its first defence against Zone 4 qualifier Otago Country in the final Challenge match of the summer

15 March, 2020 in Match Reports

International News

Australian tours postponed following travel restrictions

At 4.30pm NZT this afternoon, the New Zealand Government tightened its border restrictions and included Australia on the list of countries from which those entering New Zealand would be subjected to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation period

14 March, 2020 in International News

Domestic News

Excited for maiden Grand Final

Today at Seddon Park Northern Spirit captain Felicity Leydon-Davis will lead her side into her first ever Grand Final in the team's 20th anniversary season. What's been the Spirit's secret after a dazzling turnaround this season?

14 March, 2020 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Centuries traded in Grand Final runfest

Hamilton witnessed one of the great Hallyburton Johnstone Shield finals with a maiden century for Arlene Kelly, a fighting big ton from Northern Spirit captain Felicity Leydon-Davis and inevitable heartbreak for one of two strong sides

14 March, 2020 in Match Reports

International News

Ferguson in 24 hour isolation

In accordance with recommended health protocols, Lockie Ferguson has been placed in isolation at the team hotel for the next 24hrs after reporting a sore throat at the end of the first ODI. Once the Test results are received and diagnosed, his return to the team can be determined.

13 March, 2020 in International News

Domestic News

Firebirds one step closer

Black and gold Friday? The Wellington Firebirds are one step closer to breaking their title drought while the Otago Volts have scored a Plunket Shield victory over the Central Stags for the first time in almost a decade

13 March, 2020 in Domestic News

Match Reports

ND on the rebound

Northern Districts bounced back from a heartbreaking loss in a great contest in Auckland with another solid first-class performance, this time a win on their home turf

13 March, 2020 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Scorching Firebirds on the up

Is this the season they break the drought? The Wellington Firebirds have dominated the Auckland Aces in a key round of Plunket Shield action, claiming an innings victory after captain Michael Bracewell snaffled a maiden five-for

13 March, 2020 in Match Reports

Match Reports

The heat goes on in Dunedin

Only three days of play was possible in Dunedin. After the Volts declared behind, it would prove long enough for a classic finish, the Volts beating the Stags in the Plunket Shield for the first time since February 2011

13 March, 2020 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Yet another ton for ND's Super Cooper

Yet another hundred for ND's super Cooper; the Volts declare behind in Dunedin; and the Wellington Firebirds are moving in for the kill in Auckland to have the chasing teams on edge

12 March, 2020 in Domestic News

International News

Full schedule for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021 revealed

A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021.

11 March, 2020 in International News

Domestic News

Maiden century for Rachin Ravindra

A special day for a 20-year-old Firebird; even Stevens between ND and Canterbury at Seddon and the Volts have had a decent day of it in Dunedin

11 March, 2020 in Domestic News

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Conway's at it again

In the middle of a drought, wet weather arrived to interrupt - and advance - opening day of a big Round 6 of the Plunket Shield

10 March, 2020 in Domestic News