South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones
South Africa win spoils celebration of NZ pair’s milestones
White Ferns duo Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine have formed a remarkable partnership during the past 19 years.
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Bates, Devine to bring up milestones
Bates, Devine to bring up milestones
The White Ferns' World Cup match against South Africa is set to be a double milestone match, with veterans Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine chalking up big numbers.
Dominant England spin way past Proteas
Dominant England spin way past Proteas
Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday.
Marsh century sinks Black Caps
Marsh century sinks Black Caps
Australian captain Mitch Marsh must enjoy playing the Black Caps.
Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win against Black Caps
Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win against Black Caps
Mitch Marsh's first Twenty20 international century has inspired Australia to a stunning two-wicket win over New Zealand.
Rain wrecks second T20
Rain wrecks second T20
Maybe the first week of October is not the greatest time to schedule a cricket series in New Zealand after all.
Bangladesh impress
Bangladesh impress
Bangladesh secured just their second Women’s Cricket World Cup win as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Colombo yesterday.
Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win
Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win
The battle of the hosts at the Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing tournament opener in Guwahati yesterday.
Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win
Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win
Perhaps pencil in something else to do if you are in Mount Maunganui tomorrow night.
O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel
O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel
Former Black Caps and Otago left-arm bowler Shayne O’Connor has been promoted to the ICC international panel of match referees.
Ravindra ruled out after training mishap
Ravindra ruled out after training mishap
Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra is out of the T20I series against Australia after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.
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Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’
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Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’
There are a lot of talking points ahead of the Chappell-Hadlee series, which gets under way in Tauranga tonight at the renamed "Beige Oval".
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Bates up for another big dance on world stage
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Bates up for another big dance on world stage
There's some exciting talent to keep your eye on at the Women’s World Cup, reports cricket writer Adrian Seconi.
From gimmick to commercial juggernaut
From gimmick to commercial juggernaut
It may have been New Zealand's retro moustaches, wigs and floppy hats, but in 2005 then-Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting was far from convinced that Twenty20 cricket would catch on.
Beloved cricket umpire dies
Beloved cricket umpire dies
Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in 66 test matches and three World Cup finals, has died. He was 92.
Bates passionate about coaching
Bates passionate about coaching
White Ferns batter Suzie Bates is about to compete in her sixth and possibly last World Cup.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series
Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series
Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson return to the Black Caps T20 line-up for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia at Bay Oval early next month.
Casual terms agreed
Casual terms agreed
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on New Zealand Cricket international casual playing agreements for the 2025-26 season.
Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped
Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped from international cricket calendar
Queenstown's John Davies Oval has become one of the world's iconic cricket venues, with picturesque mountains and a lake as a breathtaking backdrop - but not this summer.