List A matches to start season for first time since 2018
List A matches to start season for first time since 2018
The long-awaited 2024-25 domestic draw has been released and it contains a couple of surprises.
Cricket
Sri Lanka build handy lead over Black Caps
Sri Lanka build handy lead over Black Caps
Sri Lanka put themselves in a good position on the third day of the opening test against New Zealand after Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal made half-centuries.
Williamson, Latham lead Black Caps' response in Sri Lanka
Williamson, Latham lead Black Caps' response in Sri Lanka
Half-centuries from Kane Williamson and Tom Latham took the Black Caps to 255-4 on the rain-hit second day of their opening test against Sri Lanka in Galle to trail by 50 runs.
Kamindu leads strong Sri Lanka start against NZ
Kamindu leads strong Sri Lanka start against NZ
Kamindu Mendis maintained his red-hot form and struck a majestic 114 to power Sri Lanka to 302-7 on the opening day of the first test in Galle.
Otago seamer enlisted to help Notts avoid relegation
Otago seamer enlisted to help Notts avoid relegation
Otago spearhead Jacob Duffy has signed a short-term contract with Nottinghamshire as they look to avoid relegation from division one of the County Championship.
Big boundaries, good pitch have Phillips salivating
Big boundaries, good pitch have Phillips salivating
Glenn Phillips’ first thoughts were how pleased he was with the size of the boundaries at Galle.
Black Caps test abandoned without any play
Black Caps test abandoned without any play
The inaugural cricket test between NZ and Afghanistan has become just the eighth test in nearly 150 years to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Cricket match may make history - for the wrong reason
Cricket match may make history - for the wrong reason
Play has again been abandoned on the fourth day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in Greater Noida in India due to heavy rain.
Second day called off
Second day called off
The second day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in the Indian city of Noida was called off at 9.30 (NZ time) last night.
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Ratepayers won’t pay for cricket
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Ratepayers won’t pay for cricket
Cricket will return to Alexandra this summer but without financial support from ratepayers.
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Test time — a few questions for the Black Caps
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Test time — a few questions for the Black Caps
The Black Caps will play a one-off test against Afghanistan beginning in India on Monday evening (NZ time). It is the first fixture between the two nations in the format, and cricket...
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All-rounder slots into new role
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All-rounder slots into new role
Sarah Tsukigawa is really expanding on the role of an all-rounder.
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
England test head coach and former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year.
NZ contract for Smith caps stellar year
NZ contract for Smith caps stellar year
Promising all-rounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have picked up the Black Caps contracts Devon Conway and Finn Allen turned down.
Sophie Devine to step down as White Ferns T20 captain
Sophie Devine to step down as White Ferns T20 captain
Sophie Devine will step down as White Ferns T20 captain at the conclusion of the women's T20 World Cup in October, though she'll remain skipper of the ODI side.
Sparks sign rising star
Sparks sign rising star
Isy Parry has received her maiden domestic contract and will be the 13th and final name on the Otago Sparks roster this summer.
Otago hoping Noffke’s golden touch continues
Otago hoping Noffke’s golden touch continues
Otago will be hoping new coach Ashley Noffke really does have the Midas touch.
Chris Cairns recovering from another heart attack
Chris Cairns recovering from another heart attack
New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns has suffered another heart attack.
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Opportunity to prepare test wickets draws groundsman north
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Opportunity to prepare test wickets draws groundsman north
University Oval groundsman Jayden Tohill is moving on after six years of carefully building up the reputation of the venue’s cricket wicket as a top surface.
Worker calls stumps
Worker calls stumps
Auckland and former Black Caps batter George Worker has retired from professional cricket.