Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'
Christchurch cricket groundsman Roger Georgieff was never one for awards – he would simply say he did what needed to be done.
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Gary Stead stepping down as ODI and T20 coach
Gary Stead stepping down as New Zealand's ODI and T20 coach
Cantabrian Gary Stead is standing down from his role as the Black Caps white ball coach - but is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.
New details about Shane Warne's sudden death revealed
New details about Shane Warne's sudden death revealed
A newly unearthed medical report has provided fresh details surrounding Shane Warne's sudden death in a Thai hotel room three years ago.
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
A blistering near double century stand has helped a new-look Black Caps side handily defeat Pakistan in the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs.
Five-wicket bag puts Burnside on brink of title
Tait's five-wicket bag puts Burnside on brink of Metro two-day title
A five-wicket bag for Alex Tait has all but won the Metro two-day competition for Burnside after the first day of play against Old Boys Collegians.
Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end
Title race, relegation battle set for dramatic end
All is to play for at the top and bottom of the two-day Metro cricket competition table with one round of matches to play.
Twin tons guide NZ to win over South Africa
Twin tons guide NZ to win over South Africa
Centuries by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson guided the Black Caps to a big win over South Africa in their Champions League semi-final in Lahore.
SA semi-final awaits after NZ lose to India
SA semi-final awaits after NZ lose to India
The Black Caps have lost to India in their final Champions Trophy pool match in Dubai, which means they will take on South Africa in one of the semi-finals.
Lancaster Park break finals curse
Lancaster Park break finals curse to win one-day title
Third time is a charm for Lancaster Park in the Christchurch Metro one-day competition.
Red-hot Cantabs hit big centuries
Red-hot Cantabs hit big centuries
A record-breaking one-day partnership helped Canterbury crush Wellington by 79 runs in Christchurch on Monday.
Imports boost Park’s premiership push
Return of imports boost Lancaster Park’s premiership push
English all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice will be looking to continue his good form with the bat in his third week back for Lancaster Park in the Christchurch Metro Premiership.
Kiwi the first woman to be groundskeeper at Lord's
Kiwi the first woman to be groundskeeper at Lord's
Like many young people heading away on an overseas experience, Meg Lay did not know what she wanted to do for a career.
One more team to knock over before cup challenge
One more team to knock over before Canterbury Country can challenge for cup
Canterbury Country are a win away from competing for the Hawke Cup again after they claimed first-innings points against Marlborough at the weekend.
Volts dominate Stags in ruthless T20 performance
Volts dominate Stags in ruthless T20 performance
That was like watching a small child poke a kitten with a stick.
Sri Lanka thump Black Caps in third ODI
Sri Lanka thump Black Caps in third ODI
The Black Caps have been handed a heavy defeat in a one-day cricket international against Sri Lanka at Auckland's Eden Park.
Tough task for Leeston as country cricket resumes
Tough task for Leeston as Canterbury Country cricket resumes
Leeston-Lincoln-Southbridge have a tough task on their hands on Saturday in their first Canterbury Country premier one-day competition game of the year.
Country still in with a chance of reclaiming cup
Canterbury Country still in with a chance of reclaiming Hawke Cup
Canterbury Country will have the chance to qualify for the Hawke Cup zone 3 elimination final when they take on Marlborough at Mainpower Oval this weekend.
Guptill retires from international cricket
Martin Guptill retires from international cricket
Former Black Caps batter Martin Guptill has officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket.
Black Caps maul Sri Lanka to clinch series victory
Black Caps maul Sri Lanka to clinch series victory
New Zealand mauled Sri Lanka by 113 runs in Hamilton tonight to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
Black Caps snag nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka
Black Caps snag nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka
New Zealand have produced a dominant performance to comprehensively beat Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals a chilly Basin Reserve in Wellington.