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Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour

Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour

A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.

New trophy to recognise batting giants

New Zealand batting great Martin Crowe. Photo: Getty Images

New trophy recognising batting giants to be unveiled at Hagley Oval

New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in their honour when the three-test series starts in Christchurch on Thursday.

Change of pace for Hadlee after golf course home sells

Canterbury cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee has sold his luxury home overlooking the Pegasus golf course, seven months after it went on the market.

Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket comp

Sydenham’s Tom Agnew has three wickets so far in Old Boys Collegians’ first innings. PHOTO: KEVIN...

Close contests to end Metro two-day cricket competition

Tight tussles loom this weekend in the final round of the Christchurch Metro two-day cricket competition before the white-ball rounds start.

Riccarton's first outright victory could pave way for big season

Riccarton coach Darren Entwhistle believes their first outright victory since returning to the Metro premiership could pave the way for a successful season.

New Zealand claim series sweep over India

Ajaz Patel took 11 wickets in the match as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs. File photo: Getty

New Zealand claim series sweep over India

New Zealand have beaten India by 25 runs to win the third test and claim a series clean sweep over the hosts.

Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while wife and children were inside

Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

Opening batter Alex Stead is the fourth member of his family to represent Riccarton. PHOTO:...

Third generation to carry on the Stead dynasty

The Stead family’s history with Riccarton now spans three generations after their youngest made his debut for the club.

Mitch Hay earns Black Caps call-up

Canterbury wicketkeeper Mitch Hay earns maiden Black Caps call-up

The Black Caps have called up promising Canterbury wicketkeeper-batsman Mitch Hay for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.

Cricket club struggling after Hagley Oval departure

Without a pitch to play on, Riccarton Cricket Club has been forced to relocate games to Upper...

Cricket club struggling after Hagley Oval departure

The Riccarton Cricket Club has been a haven for enthusiasts of the sport since it was founded in 1905. But financial challenges now threaten its existence.

T20 World Cup victory for White Ferns

The White Ferns celebrate their win in the Women's T20 World Cup cricket final against South...

T20 World Cup victory for White Ferns

The White Ferns have caused a major cricketing shock with victory over South Africa in the T20 Women's World Cup final in Dubai.

Old Boys Collegians head into day two on top

Old Boys declare; Sydenham, Burnside in strong positions going into day two

Old Boys Collegians have batted themselves into a dominant position heading into day two of their premiership match against Heathcote.

Former NZ international Brian Hastings dies

Former New Zealand international cricketer Brian Hastings has died at the age of 84.

Defending champs eye more silverware

Defending champs Burnside West University eye more silverware

Burnside West University are not feeling the pressure of being the incumbent champions as the new Metro cricket season gets under way on Saturday.

Lou Vincent to return to cricket

Lou Vincent to return to cricket in Chch Black Clash

Former Black Caps batsman Lou Vincent will play his first game of cricket since his life ban was lifted at next year's Black Clash in Christchurch.

Southee stands down as skipper

Latham to replace Southee as Black Caps skipper

Tim Southee has stepped down as captain of the Black Caps, saying it's in the best interests of the NZ team. He'll be replaced by Tom Latham.

Black Caps on verge of history with no play in test

Greater Noida cricket ground in India. Photo: NZCricket/X

Black Caps on verge of history with no play in test

Play has again been abandoned on the fourth day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in Greater Noida in India due to heavy rain.

Aspiring cricket umpire climbs the ranks

From debating rules on the sideline to enforcing them on the pitch: Aspiring umpire climbs the ranks

Alyson Shipley had never played an actual game of cricket before she took to the field as an umpire in Canterbury. Now she's on a path to one day taking control of national and international level matches.