The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust today announced a $3 million loan towards construction of the new pavilion at Hagley Oval, providing a new home ground for cricket and much needed community meeting spaces following the impact of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
The Local Organising Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has announced a family-friendly ticketing programme ahead of next year’s much-anticipated Cricket World Cup tournament.
The widespread support from the Canterbury and New Zealand’s cricket community for adopting and adapting Hagley Oval is well-founded. The benefit of developing at the existing established ground and facility at Hagley Park is clear, and the Oval’s central location makes it ideal. A central location is superb for both game and city. The accessibility … Read More
Today marks 500 days to the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 which will begin in Christchurch on 14 February 2015 with the opening match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The tournament, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia was officially launched on 30 July and organisers are now gearing up for the … Read More
The schedule for the 2015 Cricket World Cup has been announced, with seven New Zealand cities hosting three matches each. Christchurch will host the opening match of the Cricket World Cup on Valentines Day 2015. The tournament will be hosted by New Zealand and Australia from February to March 2015.