Former NZ cricketer's terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock knew something was seriously wrong late last year when he had trouble catching a cricket ball.
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India too strong for NZ in T20 World Cup final
India too strong for NZ in T20 World Cup final
India became the first team to retain the men's Twenty20 World Cup title after handing out a 96-run demolition of New Zealand in the final this morning.
Tahuhu to retire from ODI format
Tahuhu to retire from ODI format
The White Ferns' all-time leading ODI wicket-taker has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket.
Title in Sydenham’s sights
Metro two-day cricket title in Sydenham’s sights
Sydenham captain Mitch Gardner believes his side are in the “driver’s seat” in the Metro two-day cricket competition with two rounds to play.
India to meet NZ in T20 World Cup final
India to meet NZ in T20 World Cup final
Defending champions India staved off Jacob Bethell's brilliant hundred to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.
New Zealand into T20 World Cup semifinals
New Zealand into T20 World Cup semifinals
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka.
Black Caps beaten by England at T20 World Cup
Black Caps beaten by England at T20 World Cup
England have chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights.
Black Caps eliminate World Cup co-hosts
Black Caps eliminate World Cup co-hosts
New Zealand recovered from a middle order collapse to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the Twenty20 World Cup and eliminate the co-hosts from the tournament.
Treble in Sydenham’s sights
Treble in Sydenham’s sights
Sydenham captain Mitch Gardner believes his side have what it takes to continue their quest for a treble of Metro cricket trophies this season.
Grey Caps ready to take on the world
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.
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.