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Bowlers take early lead in MVP

After three rounds of the Plunket Shield the Mitre 10 MVP competition is starting to take shape.

02 December, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

NZC honours historic half-century at the Basin Reserve

New Zealand Cricket has congratulated Wellington’s historic Basin Reserve cricket ground on reaching a unique milestone.

02 December, 2009 in International News

International News

Rain doesn’t dampen BLACKCAPS’ Test prospects

Despite limited preparation – thanks to three days of rain in Wellington – BLACKCAPS Captain Daniel Vettori is confident his side is up for the challenge of taking on Pakistan in the second Test.

02 December, 2009 in International News

International News

Southee called in to BLACKCAPS squad

Northern Districts pace bowler Tim Southee has been brought in to the BLACKCAPS squad for the second Test against Pakistan.

02 December, 2009 in International News

Community News

Steps taken to grow our own high-flying coaches

SPARC, the New Zealand Academy of Sport and New Zealand sports organisations are working together to develop our own world class coaches.

02 December, 2009 in Community News

Domestic News

The Captain's Blog - 4th Edition

Each week we go behind the scenes to find out what the captains think about up coming games, their team performance in the latest games and stand out players.

02 December, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

World class practice nets at the Basin

Almost 18 months worth of planning has gone into creating brand new top class practice wickets at the Basin Reserve and it won’t be long till international and First Class teams are using them.

02 December, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Bond ruled out of Test series with abdominal injury

New Zealand Cricket has advised that BLACKCAPS strike bowler Shane Bond will not be available for the second and third Test matches in the current National Bank Series against Pakistan.

01 December, 2009 in International News

International News

INTERVIEW: Dave Currie and Shane Bond injury announcement

Dave Currie and Shange Bond talk about the fast bowlers abdominal injury sustained in the last Test.

01 December, 2009 in International News

Corporate News

Message from the CEO - Justin Vaughan (Update 2)

New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan gives an update about the series against Pakistan, the Decision Review System, player conduct and the BLACKCAPS coaching position.

01 December, 2009 in Corporate News

Domestic News

Synergy for the Knights

Getting a team to work in synergy can be a tough challenge. However one team that has worked hard during the preseason has formed a strong bond, which will hopefully continue throughout the long summer.

01 December, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Taylor up seven places, Bond in the top 10

BLACKCAPS batting star Ross Taylor has vaulted into the top 20 on the ICC Test batting ranking and Shane Bond had returned to the top 10 on the bowling chart.

01 December, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

The summer of cricket is here

Today is the first official day of summer and over the last few weeks the weather has been variable . However the question is will we really have a summer of cricket? The short answer is yes.

01 December, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

From South Africa to Southland

Wagner’s goal is to continue to do well within the Otago team and gain experience within the game in hope of playing for the BLACKCAPS when he finally becomes a fully fledged Kiwi in three years time.

30 November, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

Partisan crowd lift BLACKCAPS to victory

The partisan crowd at the University Oval in Dunedin created an electric atmosphere that lifted the BLACKCAPS to tense 32 run win over Pakistan.

30 November, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

Young debutant shines

Young Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Joe Austin-Smellie came agonisingly close to scoring his maiden First Class ton on debut, with 97 runs in the second innings against the Northern Knights in last week’s third round Plunket Shield match.

30 November, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

INTERVIEW: Daniel Vettori and Shane Bond talk at the end of the Test

"Iain and Shane both bowling eight overs in a row just brought us into the game. For all three seamers to step up with a huge workload was fantastic."

28 November, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

The history behind the University Oval

This week the BLACKCAPS are facing Pakistan at the picturesque University Oval in Dunedin and you wouldn’t think that 100 years ago it was all under water.

28 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

BLACKCAPS clinch thrilling win

A stellar bowling display by the BLACKCAPS attack clinched a thrilling 32 run victory late on the final day of the first Test against Pakistan.

28 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Auckland Cricket open day

Can you imagine running in and bowling your fastest ball at Auckland’s top cricketers? How about taking the catch that will win the game? Or face some of the best bowlers? Well now you don’t have to imagine.

27 November, 2009 in Domestic News

International News

INTERVIEW: Chris Martin talks at the end of day four

BLACKCAPS paceman Chris Martin talks about the way Pakistan came back, the BLACKCAPS batting and thier chances on the final day.

27 November, 2009 in International News