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Black Caps struggle at bat in second test

Dec 6

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Black Caps struggle at bat in second test

An eventful first day of the second test at the Basin Reserve, with 16 wickets falling and England in control.

'First Eleven' inducted into NZC Hall of Fame

Dec 6

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'First Eleven' inducted into NZC Hall of Fame

NZC Hall of Fame welcomes its first class, including Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe and Brendon McCullum.

Dec 5

NZ Headlines

Black Caps name same XI for second test

The Black Caps stay with a four-prong seam attack in an unchanged XI for the second test against England.

NZ, England docked points for over rates

Dec 4

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NZ, England docked points for over rates

The Black Caps and England have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Test in Christchurch.

Central Districts move up in Plunket Shield

Dec 3

NZ Headlines

Central Districts move up in Plunket Shield

Central Districts were the only victors in Round 3 of the four-day Plunket Shield cricket competition.

Dec 2

NZ Headlines

Former Black Cap to coach Blaze in UK

Otago Sparks head coach and former Black Cap Craig Cumming to take charge of the Blaze, based in Nottingham.

Black Caps lose first test inside four days

Dec 1

NZ Headlines

Black Caps lose first test inside four days

The Black Caps have suffered an eight wicket defeat at the hands of England in the first test in Christchurch.

Black Caps face test loss after late wickets

Nov 30

NZ Headlines

Black Caps face test loss after late wickets

Three late wickets have the Black Caps looking at almost certain defeat in the first test against England in Christchurch

Black Caps drops give England upper hand

Nov 29

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Black Caps drops give England upper hand

A case of the dropsies has let England charge into the better position after two days of the first test in Christchurch.

Black Caps, England share first day honours

Nov 28

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Black Caps, England share first day honours

An intriguing opening day of the first test between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Black Caps confirm predictable test team

Nov 27

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Black Caps confirm predictable test team

The Black Caps have confirmed their team for the first test against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Plunket Shield sides change for third round

Nov 27

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Plunket Shield sides change for third round

The third round of Plunket Shield cricket has seen plenty of players in and out of sides on test duty or returning from the Black Caps

Surprise NZ selections at the IPL auction

Nov 26

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Surprise NZ selections at the IPL auction

The Indian Premier League auction has continued in Saudi Arabia with severlal more New Zealand players picked up and a few surprises.

White Ferns opener injured, out six weeks

Nov 25

Women's Headlines

White Ferns opener injured, out six weeks

White Ferns opening batter Georgia Plimmer ruled out of cricket for rest of 2024 with a bone stress reaction.

Trent Boult big money earner at IPL auction

Nov 25

NZ Headlines

Trent Boult big money earner at IPL auction

Former Black Caps bowler Trent Boult the top New Zealand earner on day one of Indian Premier League auction.

Mariu, Kelly, Kuggeleijn star in Plunket Shield

Nov 24

NZ Headlines

Mariu, Kelly, Kuggeleijn star in Plunket Shield

Canterbury and Northern Districts score decisive victories in Round 2 of the four-day Plunket Shield.

Nov 23

NZ Headlines

Johnson to captain Prime Minister's XI

NZ cricket's next generation of talent get the chance to face England test stars in a two-day warm-up match.

Final Black Caps-Sri Lanka ODI rained off

Nov 20

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Final Black Caps-Sri Lanka ODI rained off

The third and final ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain.

Williamson, Southee to play Plunket Shield

Nov 18

NZ Headlines

Williamson, Southee to play Plunket Shield

A rare moment in Plunket Shield cricket with the Black Caps duo of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee set to turn out for Northern Districts

Nov 18

Women's Headlines

Sparks make perfect start to HBJ Shield

Bonus-point victories put the Otago Sparks top of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield after the opening weekend.