Grey Caps ready to take on the world
The Black Caps might be in India for the T20 World Cup, but closer to home Canterbury's Jeremy Wilson is gearing up for a world cup of his own.
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From under the weather to smashing 130 not out
From under the weather to smashing 130 not out
“I just want to go home, I don’t really want to be out here too long.” That was what was going through Sydenham batter Matt Tromp’s mind as he walked out to the crease against East Shirley in the Metro one day competition.
Black Caps open T20 World Cup with win
Black Caps open T20 World Cup with win
New Zealand pulled off a steep chase against Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack to begin their Twenty20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory in a group D match in Chennai on Sunday.
England captain admits lying about nightclub incident
England captain admits lying about nightclub incident
England whiteball captain Harry Brook has admitted he lied about being on his own, when he was hit by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on their New Zealand tour in November.
Black Caps thrash India to end losing streak
Black Caps thrash India to end losing streak
New Zealand have thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam.
Daryl Mitchell century secures historic series win
Daryl Mitchell century secures historic series win
Canterbury's Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries in a 41-run win over India in the third one-day international in Indore last night.
Black Caps skipper prepares for milestone against India
Black Caps skipper prepares for milestone against India
Black Caps captain Michael Bracewell says he didn't expect to play one game for New Zealand, let alone bring up his 100th wearing the silver fern.
Mitchell scores ton to guide NZ to victory
Mitchell scores ton to guide NZ to victory
Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International.
Cricket club hosts globe-trotting visitors
Christchurch cricket club hosts globe-trotting visitors
A Christchurch cricket club turned on the charm for their first game of the season, playing hosts to a globe-trotting outfit of social cricketers from offshore.
Metro cricket back after festive break
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.