New Zealand U19 cricketers gear up for home World Cup
New Zealand’s cricket stars of tomorrow are gearing up for a tilt at history, when they bid for a first ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup trophy in the 12th edition of the tournament, starting 13 January. Media release, with thanks, from New Zealand Cricket After previously hosting the event in 2002 and 2010, the ICC … Read More
The U19 World Cup Needs You
The Under 19 Cricket World Cup is coming and New Zealand Cricket have put out the call for volunteers to help them run it! Key roles including Spectator and Venue Host, Event Assistant, and Media/ Broadcast/Digital Assistants need to be filled to assist them in staging a world class event. You will find all the … Read More
Burger King Super Smash Schedule confirmed
New Zealand Cricket has your summer holiday plans covered Media release, with thanks, from New Zealand Cricket New Zealand’s Christmas and New Year holiday season will once again be jam-packed with explosive T20 action, this time with a new name and partner. The Burger King Super Smash will again focus on the festive part of … Read More
Hagley Oval improvements under way
Work can starts on re-shaping Hagley’s grassed embankment Media release, with thanks, from Christchurch City Council A section of Hagley Oval’s grassed embankment is being fenced off so that work can start on re-shaping it. The work is being completed to optimise venue capacity by creating a more efficient area for spectators. The embankment reshaping … Read More
History Beckons for 2017-18 Summer
NZC Announces Home International Schedule Media release, with thanks, from New Zealand Cricket A ground-breaking T20 Tri-Series, a visit from the West Indian women’s side, the possibility of a historic day-night Test against England at Eden Park – and the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup: these are some of the highlights of another action-packed … Read More
Pitch perfect for Hagley Oval turf management team
The Hagley Oval Turf Management team have carried off the major gong in New Zealand Cricket’s Pitch of the Year Awards. The Christchurch-based team were judged responsible for preparing the International Pitch of the Year on the basis of players reports, match official reports and other feedback collated through the 2016-17 season. NZC’s … Read More