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'People were being snaky': Hesson opens up on captaincy drama

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson reflects on his six-year stint with the national team at St Clair...

'People were being snaky': Hesson opens up on captaincy drama

Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has recalled the captaincy controversy involving Ross Taylor in 2012 as the "toughest time in his career".

Alarm bells sound over Black Caps breeding ground

Some of Canterbury's top cricketing minds are raising dire concerns about the main breeding ground for future Black Caps.

Fulton leaves Black Caps for Canterbury

Peter Fulton is stepping down as Black Caps batting coach after a year in charge.

Davey and Lortan earn first professional contracts

Davey and Lortan earn first professional contracts

Two of Canterbury’s upcoming talents have been named in the second round of the domestic cricket contracting process.

Test tour postponed over Covid concerns

Black Caps' test tour postponed over Covid concerns

New Zealand's test tour of Bangladesh has been postponed due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bangladesh Cricket Board says.

Black Caps all-rounder to play for Canterbury

Black Caps all-rounder to play for Canterbury

Black Caps all-rounder Daryl Mitchell will move from Northern Districts to Canterbury to play his cricket this domestic season.

Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches

The White Ferns celebrate getting Australia captain Meg Lanning out, something they will hope to...

Black Caps, White Ferns set for Australian matches

Cricket Australia has announced a full schedule for the 2020-21 summer, including matches against the New Zealand men's and women's sides.

NZ Cricket respond to bombshell Williamson claim

Kane Williamson of New Zealand leaves the field after being dismissed by James Pattinson of...

NZ Cricket respond to bombshell Williamson claim

New Zealand Cricket has rubbished claims that Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson's test captaincy is under threat.

Canterbury umpire honoured at NZ cricket awards

Canterbury umpire Kim Cotton and Black Caps veteran batsman Ross Taylor were two of the big winners at the New Zealand Cricket Awards.

Stokes should have been out in WC final

Stokes should have been out in WC final

If you have just got over the controversial loss to England in the World Cup final then you might want to skip the first chapter in Glenn Turner’s new book.

Volunteer of the year takes junior cricket to new level

Weedons-Rolleston’s first junior club captain Dave Tilden (left) and current junior club captain...

Volunteer of the year takes junior cricket to new level

A lot has changed at a Canterbury junior cricket club since volunteer of the year and software whizz Martin Welford got involved.

Johnstone keeps his focus on the stumps

TENURE: After nearly two decades behind the stumps, Aaron Johnstone is still hungry for success....

Johnstone keeps his focus on the stumps

Just another accolade for St Albans wicket keeper Aaron Johnstone.

Milestone men play big role in Saints championship-winning season

Matt Holstein and James Tapper have become the first St Albans pair to take 50 wickets in the...

Milestone men play big role in Saints championship-winning season

With only nine St Albans players ever taking 50 premier wickets in a season, Matt Holstein and James Tapper created club history when they became the first pair to achieve the milestone in the same...

Leeston-Southbridge prepare to defend one-day title

Leeston-Southbridge will welcome back the experienced Sam Chamberlain for their 45-over final...

Leeston-Southbridge prepare to defend one-day title

Cheviot and Leeston-Southbridge will battle it out for top honours in country cricket’s showcase final at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora on Saturday.

NZ Australia cricket tour cancelled

Captains Kane Williamson (left) and Aaron Finch react after accidentally shaking hands prior to...

NZ Australia cricket tour cancelled

Australia and New Zealand's limited overs tours have been postponed in the wake of new travel restrictions announced by the New Zealand government on Saturday aimed at containing the spread of the...

Incredible bowling display bags spinner 5/0

Incredible bowling display bags spinner 5/0

Left-arm spinner Sam Carlaw achieved the perfect five-wicket bag by not conceding a single run during a miraculous display for his Christchurch club side.

Empty stands for Black Caps v Australia series

Kane Williamson has the chance to make history by leading the Black Caps to their first Cricket...

Empty stands for Black Caps v Australia series

Cricket Australia are set to make a decision this morning whether the one-day international between the Black Caps and Australia in Sydney will be played today.

Govt refuses to underwrite $1.5m loan for Hagley Oval lights

The Government has refused to underwrite a $1.5 million ratepayer loan to help pay for the controversial lights at Hagley Oval.

Tough task for Black Caps against Aussies

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson (L) and coach Gary Stead are chasing success across the Tasman...

Tough task for Black Caps against Aussies

Recent results suggest the Black Caps have what it takes to topple Australia in their three-match ODI cricket series across the ditch, but a glance at history provides a more pessimistic outlook.

Six matches for Hagley Oval in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Hagley Oval will be the venue for six matches in the upcoming 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup including the final.

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