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England dominate Black Caps in second day of test

Tim Southee of New Zealand fields the ball while Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett of England make a...

England dominate Black Caps in second day of test

England have the Black Caps up against the ropes after dominating first with the ball - including a Gus Atkinson hat-trick - and then with the bat, in the second test at the Basin Reserve.

Brook hits another hundred as England take charge

England's Harry Brook celebrates reaching his century against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in...

Brook hits another hundred as England take charge

Harry Brook scored his second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for five on the first day of the second test in Wellington.

Black Caps unchanged for second test against England

Black Caps unchanged for second test against England

The Black Caps will take the same XI that lost the opening test against England into the second match of the series at the Basin Reserve.

Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval

The first test is being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Photo: Getty Images

Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval

Two cameras have been stolen from international broadcaster TalkSport at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Sydenham shift focus after tight loss

Despite the efforts of batsmen Srirag Harish (pictured) and Aarush Bhagwat, Sydenham lost to Old...

Sydenham shift focus to Metro T20 competition after tough loss

The Metro T20 competition will get underway on Saturday with defending champions Sydenham smarting from a last-gasp loss to Old Boys Collegians in the two-day competition.

Williamson takes charge at Hagley Oval

Kane Williamson plays a shot during the first day of the Black Caps test against England. Photo:...

Williamson takes charge at Hagley Oval

Kane Williamson scored his 36th half century to drive New Zealand to 193 for three at tea on the opening day of the first test against England in Christchurch this afternoon.

Black Caps v England: Hagley Oval test underway

The Black Caps have been sent out to bat after England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss on day one of the first test at Hagley Oval today.

Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour

Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour

A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.

New trophy to recognise batting giants

New Zealand batting great Martin Crowe. Photo: Getty Images

New trophy recognising batting giants to be unveiled at Hagley Oval

New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in their honour when the three-test series starts in Christchurch on Thursday.

Change of pace for Hadlee after golf course home sells

Canterbury cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee has sold his luxury home overlooking the Pegasus golf course, seven months after it went on the market.

Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket comp

Sydenham’s Tom Agnew has three wickets so far in Old Boys Collegians’ first innings. PHOTO: KEVIN...

Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket competition

Tight tussles loom this weekend in the final round of the Christchurch Metro two-day cricket competition before the white-ball rounds start.

Lofty goals for Riccarton

Ethan O’Donoghue took six wickets to secure Riccarton's outright victory. PHOTO: JADEN JONES-DOHERTY

Riccarton's first outright victory could pave way for big season

Riccarton coach Darren Entwhistle believes their first outright victory since returning to the Metro premiership could pave the way for a successful season.

New Zealand claim series sweep over India

Ajaz Patel took 11 wickets in the match as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs. File photo: Getty

New Zealand claim series sweep over India

New Zealand have beaten India by 25 runs to win the third test and claim a series clean sweep over the hosts.

Ben Stokes' home burgled

Ben Stokes was in Pakistan at the time of the burglary. Photo: Getty Images

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while wife and children were inside

Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

Opening batter Alex Stead is the fourth member of his family to represent Riccarton. PHOTO:...

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

The Stead family’s history with Riccarton now spans three generations after their youngest made his debut for the club.

Mitch Hay earns Black Caps call-up

Canterbury wicketkeeper Mitch Hay earns maiden Black Caps call-up

The Black Caps have called up promising Canterbury wicketkeeper-batsman Mitch Hay for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.

Cricket club struggling after Hagley Oval departure

Without a pitch to play on, Riccarton Cricket Club has been forced to relocate games to Upper...

Cricket club struggling after Hagley Oval departure

The Riccarton Cricket Club has been a haven for enthusiasts of the sport since it was founded in 1905. But financial challenges now threaten its existence.