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McCullum fit as BLACKCAPS choose to bat

Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has been confirmed to play in the New Zealand side against Australia in today's fourth One Day International against Australia.

10 February, 2009 in International News

Corporate News

New Zealand cricket team announces support for bushfire appeal

The New Zealand cricket team has advised that it will make a contribution towards the appeal for victims of the bushfires in Victoria, Australia.

10 February, 2009 in Corporate News

International News

Vettori tips injured McCullum to bounce back

Captain Daniel Vettori is backing his injured New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum to play a full part in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy as he rued a potential series-clinching cricket win gone begging.

09 February, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Elliott, McCullum heroics not enough

A brave New Zealand pursuit of a record runchase fell short tonight as Australia grabbed a 32-run win to ensure a tense finale to the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day international cricket series.

09 February, 2009 in Match Reports

International News

BLACKCAPS choose to bowl against Australia

BLACKCAPS captain Daniel Vettori has won a third toss in a row and again chosen to bowl in the third Chappell-Hadlee one-day international against Australia.

08 February, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

DAYS 1-3: NZ Under 19 v Northern Districts A scorecard and match report

The New Zealand Under 19’s declared on 303 for seven to give them a narrow five run lead heading into their final day of their three day match against Northern Districts A in Taupo.

08 February, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Firebirds romp home against Knights

James Franklin’s fine Twenty20 form with the bat continues as he guided the State Wellington Firebirds to a six wicket win over the State Northern Knights

08 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Rose Bowl heads to decider in Wellington

Australia have taken the Rose Bowl women's one-day cricket series into its fifth and final match after beating the White Ferns by 44 runs in the fourth game at Hamilton.

08 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Volts lead the way in the State Twenty20

After three rounds the State Otago Volts have chalked their third State Twenty20 win, this time against the State Central Stags.

08 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Wizards win off penultimate ball

Todd Astle smacked a four off the second to last ball as the State Canterbury Wizards beat the State Auckland Aces by two wickets.

08 February, 2009 in Match Reports

International News

BLACKCAPS eye 3-0 after MCG magic

A confident New Zealand cricket team will try to ride their snowballing momentum into a Chappell-Hadlee Trophy clincher on Sunday after back-to-back trans-Tasman wins.

07 February, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Elliott guide BLACKCAPS home

A Grant Elliott half-century guided the BLACKCAPS to back-to-back one-day international cricket wins over Australia and left them one match away from snatching back the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

07 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Australia hit back in Rose Bowl

Australia breathed life into the women's Rose Bowl one-day cricket series by belting the White Ferns by 104 runs at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

06 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Vivian seals win for the Aces

The State Auckland Aces have racked up their second win in as many games as they chased down 185 against the State Central Stags at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth.

06 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Volts trounce the Firebirds

The State Wellington Firebirds were trounced by the State Otago Volts by 117 runs in the lop-sided State Twenty20 match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

06 February, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Wizards edge out Knights

The State Canterbury Wizards have chalked up their first win in the State Twenty20 competition after beating the State Northern Knights by four wickets in a low scoring match.

06 February, 2009 in Match Reports

International News

No time for complacency – Stead

The White Ferns on the verge of breaking a ten year drought in the Rose Bowl series against Australia but coach Gary Stead is asking his team to keep their feet on the ground.

05 February, 2009 in International News

Domestic News

Under 19's beat Wellington A in one-dayer

Batting first the New Zealand Under 19 team amassed 291 for 9 with the Wellington A team falling 35 runs short.

05 February, 2009 in Domestic News

Community News

2009 Deaf Cricket World Cup countdown begins

With just under 11 months to go before the kick-off of the 2009 Deaf Cricket World Cup, the New Zealand Deaf Cricket Association (NZDCA) has announced two further training camps for team selection.

04 February, 2009 in Community News

International News

Mature Taylor Stamping World-Class Credentials

New Zealand cricket batting kingpin Ross Taylor admits he's fighting his natural instincts but taking pride in a new, responsible role as a senior pro.

04 February, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Aces upset the Knights in Twenty20 opener

The State Auckland Aces have put their unexceptional form in the one-day competition behind them to beat the Northern Knights by five wickets.

04 February, 2009 in Match Reports