On day three (28 December 2014) of the first cricket test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, Malcolm Jordan of Radio Sport speaks to chairman of the Canterbury Cricket Trust, Lee Robinson, at Hagley Oval. Click on the link below to listen to the interview reflecting on the process to establish Christchurch’s new cricket facility and what the future holds.  

The Pavilion takes shape Despite numerous deluges of rain, the Pavilion is on track for a September completion date. The lift shaft is in, the second storey is taking shape and the embankment has been seeded and is starting to grow. Read more about what has been happening at Hagley Oval in our latest newsletter

We are trying to talk about cricket at Hagley Park but all we can hear is the deafening beat of cicadas in the trees. The sound is a signature of the game in Christchurch and is also the background to a fiercely contested push to lift the game in the city’s rebuild.

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 and convenience of a central location encourages ongoing support and enthusiasm for the game, while features and attractions within a city, such as an international cricket ground, contribute to the city’s overall personality, culture and appeal.