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.
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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.
Robbie’s ton missed as dad watches Zak play for Black Caps
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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.