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Henry returns as experienced T20 squad confirmed for Pakistan

Pace-bowler Matt Henry has been called into the BLACKCAPS T20 squad to face Pakistan, two months after being ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup in India with a hamstring injury. Henry’s is set to make his return to the field on Friday, when his Canterbury Kings side squares off against the Central Stags in a Dream11 Super Smash contest at Hagley Oval in Christchurch

03 Jan, 2024 in International News

International News

Williamson and Jamieson withdrawn from T20 Squad for Bangladesh | Ravindra and Duffy added

Captain Kane Williamson and bowler Kyle Jamieson have been withdrawn from the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to face Bangladesh after Christmas. They will be replaced by Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy, respectively.

22 Dec, 2023 in International News

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Christchurch Boys HS – Gillette Cup champions!

Christchurch Boys’ High School hold their nerve in an absolute thriller to finish as Gillette Cup champions for the 12th time in school history.

22 Dec, 2023 in Community News

International News

NZC inks new deal with Castore

Castore is to become the official outfitter for the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS teams – and their fans, from the start of next summer. In a new six-year deal beginning from next October, the UK-based apparel firm will outfit the WHITE FERNS white balls squads, and the BLACKCAPS short-form and Test squads, as well as supplying replica gear for New Zealand cricket supporters.

21 Dec, 2023 in International News

Domestic News

Scorching debut ton sets Basin on Fire!

Until today, 21-year-old Wellington Firebird Tim Robinson had a T20 career tally of 181 runs from 14 games since his November 2021 debut. Today, he almost doubled that in one go, by smashing the second biggest ton in Dream11 Super Smash history

21 Dec, 2023 in Domestic News

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CBHS break opening partnership record en route to Gillette Cup decider!

Christchurch Boys’ HS put on an awe-inspiring performance today at the Gillette Cup – in the process booking themselves a ticket to what will effectively be a grand final tomorrow at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval.

21 Dec, 2023 in Community News

Domestic News

Devine to miss start of Super Smash

Sophie Devine will miss the start of the Wellington Blaze’s Dream11 Super Smash season.

20 Dec, 2023 in Domestic News

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CBHS & WBHS remain unbeaten at Gillette Cup

Another fantastic day of cricket results in Christchurch & Westlake Boys’ keeping their unbeaten records intact, while Palmerston North pick up their second tournament win.

19 Dec, 2023 in Community News

International News

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 Dec, 2023 in International News

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Westlake, CBHS impress at day two of Gillette Cup

Day two of Gillette Cup saw Christchurch and Westlake Boys’ recording dominant victories, while Wellington College and Palmerston North Boys’ engaged in a thriller.

18 Dec, 2023 in Community News

International News

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 Dec, 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 Dec, 2023 in Community News

Domestic News

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 Dec, 2023 in Domestic News

International News

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 Dec, 2023 in International News

International News

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 Dec, 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 Dec, 2023 in Community News

International News

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 Dec, 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 Dec, 2023 in Community News

Match Reports

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 Dec, 2023 in Match Reports

International News

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 Dec, 2023 in International News

Match Reports

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 Dec, 2023 in Match Reports