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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.

Coach Carter says it's time for a change

Bob Carter coaching the White Ferns. Phioto: Getty Images

Canterbury's coach Carter says it's time for a change

After more than 20 years working with NZ Cricket's top teams in Canterbury, coach Bob Carter is stepping away from the high performance programme.

Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain and former Rangi Ruru Girls' School student, Sophie Devine, will retire from one-day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

Former All Black turns eye to top cricketers

Chch-based former All Black turns eye to top cricketers

Christchurch-based former All Black Daryl Gibson will take up a high performance role with New Zealand Cricket.

New Black Caps coach named

New Black Caps coach named

South African Rob Walter will replace Cantabrian Gary Stead as the new Black Caps coach.

Stead steps down as Black Caps coach

'Always show the grit and determination': Stead steps down as Black Caps coach

Black Caps coach and Cantabrian Gary Stead's successful seven years in charge of the men's national cricket side is over.

Former Black Caps cricket coach dies

Former Black Caps coach David Trist has died in Christchurch aged 77.

Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'

Christchurch cricket groundsman Roger Georgieff was never one for awards – he would simply say he did what needed to be done.

Gary Stead stepping down as ODI and T20 coach

Gary Stead stepping down as New Zealand's ODI and T20 coach

Cantabrian Gary Stead is standing down from his role as the Black Caps white ball coach - but is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.