First-time contracts for rising stars

A growing contingent of BLACKCAPS is behind a continued focus on developing the next generation of Central Stags, said Central Districts Cricket Association CEO Pete de Wet as the first round of professional domestic contracts was offered today.

De Grandhomme moving to the Mount

After 12 years of service for the Auckland Aces, all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme will play his domestic cricket for Northern Districts in the 2018/19 season.

Cricket Wellington thanks Michael Papps

Having announced his retirement from cricket today, Cricket Wellington would like to congratulate Michael Papps on his career and contribution to the game over the last 20 seasons.

Patel caps season with rare threepeat

Central Stags left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel may have to extend his house to accommodate all the trophies he has collected in the last few days.

Guptill back while Delport on cusp of debut

The Auckland Aces host the second placed Wellington Firebirds in their final Plunket Shield fixture of the season at Eden Park Outer Oval on Monday.

Astle ruled out of Test, Sodhi called into squad

Todd Astle has been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS final Test of the summer against England after suffering a side-strain in the opening encounter at Eden Park.

Firepower bolsters Aces middle order

Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips return to the Auckland Aces squad ahead of their Round Nine Plunket Shield fixture against the Otago Volts at University Oval, Dunedin.

The pair missed the Aces last match after turning out for the New Zealand XI in Hamilton.

Canterbury Cricket issue statement on match abandonment

Canterbury Cricket wishes to clarify its position on the abandoned Plunket Shield match against Auckland, at Rangiora’s Mainpower Oval.

Cricket: It's game on at the Basin

The top-of-the-table Plunket Shield clash between the Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags heads into an intriguing final day this morning after a dramatic end to day three.

Plunket Shield match abandoned

The eighth-round Plunket Shield match between Canterbury and the Auckland Aces at Mainpower Oval, Rangiora, was abandoned this morning because of safety concerns over the pitch.