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.
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New Zealand claim series sweep over India
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
White ball international cricket dominates this summer
White ball international cricket dominates this summer
The first Black Caps match of the summer against England in Christchurch is one of just three home tests scheduled next season.
Foulkes having a blast with the Bears
Zak Foulkes having a blast with the Bears in England
Talented Darfield bowler Zak Foulkes has got off to a winning start after signing for the Warwickshire Bears in England’s top T20 competition.
Williamson turns down NZ Cricket contract
Williamson turns down NZ Cricket contract
Black Caps legend Kane Williamson will limit his international involvement to test matches this summer.
NZ humbled by Afghanistan
New Zealand humbled by Afghanistan
New Zealand have been humbled by Afghanistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Guyana.
Iconic cricket ground set to get facelift
Iconic quake-damaged cricket ground set to get $1.1m pavilion
An iconic North Canterbury cricket ground, which was once the site of a large country estate, is set to get a new $1.1m pavilion as part of a major facelift.
Series squared after NZ lose fifth T20
Series squared after NZ lose fifth T20
The Black Caps have gone down by nine runs in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Pakistan to leave the five-match series squared 2-2.