Invercargill to welcome back top-class cricket

Invercargill's Queens Park is back on the domestic schedule following a two-year absence.

New Zealand Cricket withdrew the venue’s warrant of fitness in September 2021 after questions were raised about its suitability following a first-class game between Otago and Auckland in March that year.

That game was ruined due to a combination of wet weather and poor drainage.

Necessary improvements have been made and the venue has been allocated two Ford Trophy games and two Hallyburton Johnstone Shield fixtures.

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