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Metro cricket back after festive break

Heathcote’s Philippe Boissevain bowls against St Albans in a T20. His side are currently top of...

Christchurch Metro cricket back after festive break

League leaders Heathcote will look to maintain top spot in the Metro one-day competition when it resumes on Saturday, while Old Boys and Sydenham will aim to make up for lost time.

Fifth test victory gives Aussies 4-1 series triumph

Australia's Alex Carey celebrates with teammate Cameron Green after hitting the winning runs....

Fifth test victory gives Aussies 4-1 series triumph

Australia have chased down a 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.

Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy is the second ranked T20I bowler in the world and has been in red-hot form for the...

Duffy gets call-up for T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy's super summer will continue after being named in the Black Caps squad for next month's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.

Celebrity cricket clash to launch fundraiser

Work on the rebuild of the Sumner Sports Pavilion is hoped to get underway at the conclusion of...

Celebrity cricket clash to launch pavilion fundraising campaign

A fundraising campaign to rebuild the Sumner Sports Pavilion in Christchurch will be headlined by a star-studded rugby vs cricket T20 match.

England break 15-year losing streak to win Ashes test

England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root share a laugh during day two of the fourth test in the 2025/26...

England break 15-year losing streak to win Ashes test

England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years at a sunbathed MCG today as their batters chased down 175 runs to secure a four-wicket victory.

Emotional Stokes concerned for players' welfare

England's Ben Stokes answers questions during a news conference in Melbourne ahead of the fourth...

Emotional Stokes concerned for players' welfare

An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.

Manager to investigate England drinking in Noosa

England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Getty Images

Manager to investigate England drinking in Noosa

Rob Key will investigate the drinking habits of England players, after reports their mid-Ashes Noosa break resembled a "stag do".

Tight race for spot in club T20 semi-finals

Tight race for spot in club T20 semi-finals

The final two rounds of the premier Metro T20 competition this weekend will decide which teams make next Sunday’s semi-finals, with no side yet guaranteed a spot.

Black Caps' skipper backs NZ T20 franchise league

New Zealand test captain Tom Latham. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps' skipper backs NZ T20 franchise league

Tom Latham says a proposed T20 franchise league in New Zealand is a great initiative and would boost the standard of cricket in Aotearoa.

Windies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test

West Indies player Justin Greaves celebrates scoring 200 runs. Photo: Getty Images

Windies deprive Black Caps of victory in Christchurch test

A defiant double-century from Justin Greaves has led the West Indies to a historic draw in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.

Latham celebrates century at home ground

Black Caps skipper Tom Latham celebrates scoring a century at his home ground, Hagley Oval, today...

Latham celebrates century at home ground

Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred to put the Black Caps in control against the West Indies in Christchurch.

Robbie’s ton missed as dad watches Zak play for Black Caps

Robbie Foulkes scored a match winning century, his first, for Darfield against table toppers...

Robbie’s ton missed as dad watches Zak play for Black Caps

“You can’t be everywhere, can you?” That was the unfortunate dilemma for Glen Foulkes as he felt both the blessing and the curse of fathering two in-form cricketers.

Japanese spinner's unlikely second innings

Japanese spinner's unlikely second innings at Sydenham

Cricket is hardly a sport associated with Japan. But one of its most accomplished players is spending her international retirement in Christchurch, turning out in the Metro competition at the age of 44.

Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell hits out during the first ODI against West Indies at Hagley Oval in...

Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter

Black Caps and Canterbury cricketer Daryl Mitchell is the new world No 1-ranked ODI batter.

Hay joins elite club

Burnside West-University skipper joins elite club

Burnside West-University captain Matt Hay has become just the sixth player to bring up 200 premier caps for the club.

Stokes at 'full tilt' during club cricket training

Stokes at 'full tilt' during Christchurch club cricket training session

It is every aspiring cricketer’s dream to be able to foot it with the best, and Christchurch club players got the opportunity to do just that with England captain Ben Stokes.

Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer

Zac Foulkes claims the wicket of England dangerman Joe Root. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer

England have set New Zealand a run chase of 223 runs for victory at Wellington in the final one-dayer of their three-match series.

Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook saves face

Harry Brooks hits out against the Black Caps. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook saves face

England captain Harry Brook has saved his team's blushes with a big-hitting century in the opening one-dayer against New Zealand at Mt Maunganui.

Sydenham, Burnside nailbiter to resume

Sydenham seamer Tom Agnew has five wickets in his side's match against Burnside. PHOTO: KEVIN...

Sydenham, Burnside nailbiter to resume on Saturday

Burnside West-University and Sydenham are evenly poised at the halfway mark of their two-day men's premiership clash at Sydenham Park.

Talented Tromp twins looking to learn on the pitch

Three months ago, twin brothers Matt and Josh Tromp were taking down the likes of Australian captain Pat Cummins and Pakistan quick Haris Rauf. Now they are playing in the Metro club premiership.

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