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Cricket 23 Aug 2009
Hopkins half-century helps NZ A to solid platform

New Zealand A will defend a total of 240 on the final day [Sunday] of their tournament in Chennai, India.

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Netball 22 Aug 2009
NZU21 World Youth Championships FINAL RESULT

    Australia 21/U 64 def NZU21 46.

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Cricket 21 Aug 2009
Ryder, McCullum down with stomach upset

BLACKCAPS wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum and opening batsman Jesse Ryder are suffering from stomach upsets and have remained at the team's hotel today, the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka, at Galle.

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Cricket 21 Aug 2009
New Zealand A slump to crushing defeat

A disastrous batting collapse has seen New Zealand A suffer a hefty loss at the Buchi Babu All India Invitation tournament in Chennai.

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Cricket 20 Aug 2009
Bond return highlight for New Zealand A

A stunning return to international cricket from quick bowler Shane Bond was a highlight for New Zealand A during a gruelling day in the field on day one of their tournament match in India.

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Cricket 19 Aug 2009
Bond comeback off to spectacular start

Shane Bond’s return to New Zealand international cricket has got off to a flying start.

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Cricket 17 Aug 2009
Watling leads New Zealand A to 317

BJ Watling fell just short of a century in New Zealand A’s opening game of the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai, India yesterday [Sunday 16 August].

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Cricket 15 Aug 2009
Batting practice for BLACKCAPS as match ends in draw

The BLACKCAPS batting line up has had a useful but unspectacular workout ahead of the first Test, as the team’s second warm-up game against a Sri Lanka Development XI ended in an inevitable draw at Colombo today [Friday].

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Cricket 14 Aug 2009
New Zealand A secures second warm-up win

New Zealand A has notched up a second warm-up win in India – spinners Nathan McCullum and Tarun Nethula leading the side to a 34 run win over a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI at Chennai.

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Cricket 14 Aug 2009
Late Sri Lanka XI collapse keeps BLACKCAPS in hunt on day two

A late collapse from the Sri Lanka Development XI has left the honours even at the end of day two of the BLACKCAPS’ second warm-up game at Colombo.

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Cricket 13 Aug 2009
New Zealand A to defend 280 in Chennai warmup

New Zealand A will be backing themselves later today to defend a total of 280 after day one of their second tour match in India.

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Cricket 13 Aug 2009
Taylor and Patel star in patchy BLACKCAPS batting

The BLACKCAPS went to stumps on 283/9 on day one of their second tour match in Sri Lanka, after a patchy batting display – with Ross Taylor and Jeetan Patel providing the day’s highlights.

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Cricket 11 Aug 2009
Broom century takes New Zealand A to opening win in Chennai

New Zealand A has opened its India campaign with a last-ball win over a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association XI in Chennai.

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Cricket 10 Aug 2009
McCullum takes five in first workout for New Zealand A

A five-wicket haul from offspinner Nathan McCullum was the highlight of the first day of New Zealand A’s opening tour game in India.

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Cricket 10 Aug 2009
BLACKCAPS tour opener drawn as Sri Lanka XI digs in

A determined Sri Lankan batting line-up held out against the BLACKCAPS to secure a draw on the final day of the New Zealanders’ opening tour match in Colombo.

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Cricket 9 Aug 2009
Batsmen take BLACKCAPS to strong position

Daniel Vettori remains unbeaten on 96 at stumps on the second day of the BLACKCAPS’ three-day tour match against a Sri Lanka Development XI.

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Cricket 8 Aug 2009
BLACKCAPS warm up with wickets

The BLACKCAPS have made a solid start to their Sri Lanka campaign with a good bowling performance on day one of their first three-day warm-up game.

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Cricket 3 Aug 2009
Schedule confirmed for New Zealand A in India

New Zealand A will participate in the Buchi Babu All India Invitation Tournament 2009-10, between 16 and 29 August, in Chennai.

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Cricket 1 Aug 2009
Ton for Watling as New Zealand lose Emerging Players finale

New Zealand were unable to secure a consolation win in today’s playoff for third and fourth in the Emerging Players tournament in Brisbane – going down to Australia by eight wickets.

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Cricket 30 Jul 2009
India take honours over New Zealand Emerging Players

India booked themselves a place in the final of the Emerging Players 2009 tournament with a five-wicket win over New Zealand Emerging Players in their 50-over game at Redlands in Brisbane.

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Cricket 30 Jul 2009
Preliminary BLACKCAPS squad named for Champions Trophy

New Zealand Cricket has released its preliminary squad of 30 players for the ICC Champions Trophy 2009, to be held in South Africa in September-October.

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Cricket 30 Jul 2009
South Africa scramble for last-ball win over NZ Emerging Players

Another nail-biting finish saw New Zealand’s Emerging Players go down to South African by three wickets on the last ball of their 50-over match at the Emerging Players 2009 tournament in Brisbane today.

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Cricket 28 Jul 2009
Chris Kuggeleijn appointed New Zealand Under-19 coach

Former New Zealand offspinner and Northern Districts coach Chris Kuggeleijn has been appointed coach of the New Zealand Under-19 side.

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Cricket 27 Jul 2009
Emerging Players secure win over India in Twenty20

New Zealand Emerging Players have recorded their first win of the Emerging Players 2009 tournament in Brisbane with a five-wicket win over India in a Twenty20 match today.

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Cricket 27 Jul 2009
NZEP unable to contain Australian batting

The New Zealand Emerging Players again came up short against the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in their 50-over match at Brisbane today, losing by three wickets.

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Cricket 25 Jul 2009
Captain's ton fails to hold off strong India side

A century from captain Peter Fulton was a highlight for the New Zealand Emerging Players, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a comfortable seven-wicket win for the India Emerging Players side in their 50-over game at the University ground in Brisbane today.

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Cricket 24 Jul 2009
New Zealand Cricket confirms national contracts

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that all 20 players offered International Playing Agreements have signed their contracts.

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Cricket 24 Jul 2009
Improved bowling performance not enough for Emerging Players

New Zealand Emerging Players put up an improved showing with the ball in the second 50-over match of their four-way tournament in Brisbane today, but again fell short with the bat – losing to South Africa by 39 runs.

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Cricket 21 Jul 2009
NZ Emerging Players outclassed by Australians

The New Zealand Emerging Players were soundly beaten by a dominating Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) side in their 50-over match at Redlands Cricket Club, Brisbane today.

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Cricket 20 Jul 2009
Emerging Players in second-last ball loss to South Africa

The New Zealand Emerging Players side has lost its opening Twenty20 match in the Emerging Players 2009 tournament, going down to South Africa in a closely fought second-last ball finish.

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Cricket 20 Jul 2009
Emerging Players face South Africa to start tournament

New Zealand’s Emerging Players team starts its Australian campaign today [Monday 20 July] with a Twenty20 match against South Africa.

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Cricket 17 Jul 2009
Major Associations announce contracted players for 2009-10

The six Major Associations have today announced their lists of 12 players to be offered contracts for the 2009-10 season.

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Cricket 16 Jul 2009
BLACKCAPS retain leading Test bowling spots

BLACKCAPS captain Daniel Vettori and opening bowler Chris Martin have retained their places among the top 20 Test bowlers in world cricket.

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Cricket 16 Jul 2009
Womens winter training camps have an eye on future World Cups

New Zealand’s leading women’s cricketer players are attending winter training camps at New Zealand Cricket’s High Performance Centre at Lincoln over the next two weekends – as preparations start for the next Women’s World Cup in India in 2013.

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Cricket 12 Jul 2009
BLACKCAPS tour itinerary to Sri Lanka confirmed

New Zealand Cricket has announced the confirmed itinerary for the BLACKCAPS’ tour to Sri Lanka in August-September.

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Cricket 7 Jul 2009
Blackcaps and New Zealand 'A' squads announced

New Zealand Cricket has announced the BLACKCAPS squads for the August-September tour to Sri Lanka – as well as a New Zealand ‘A’ squad which will play in India in August.

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Cricket 3 Jul 2009
Patel's knee injury not considered serious

New Zealand Cricket is confident BLACKCAPS spinner Jeetan Patel will be available for selection for next month’s tour to Sri Lanka.

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Cricket 3 Jul 2009
Blackcaps, NZ 'A' Squads and Sri Lanka itinerary to be announced next week

New Zealand Cricket will announce the BLACKCAPS squad for the August-September Sri Lanka tour next Tuesday [7 July] – at the same time the tour itinerary is expected to be confirmed.

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Cricket 26 Jun 2009
New Zealand Cricket announces contracted players for 2009-10

 New Zealand Cricket has released the list of 20 players to be offered International Playing Agreements for the year 1 August 2009 to 31 July 2010.

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Cricket 17 Jun 2009
Chris Martin to return to Canterbury

CANTERBURY — BLACKCAPS and Auckland Aces bowler Chris Martin is set to return to Canterbury for the 2009-10 season.

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Cricket 16 Jun 2009
White Ferns win three from three to book a spot in the Semi's

The White Ferns have brushed aside South Africa by six wickets at Taunton to finish top of Group A and book a place in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals.

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Cricket 15 Jun 2009
Dont expect any favours from us, New Zealand warns South Africa

Pace-setter New Zealand has warned a struggling South Africa not to expect any let-up when the teams go head to head in the ICC Womens World Twenty 2009 tournament on Monday.

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Cricket 12 Jun 2009
NZ Emerging Players squad named for Australian tournament

New Zealand Cricket has announced the New Zealand Emerging Players squad to play in a quadrangular tournament in Australia in July.

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Cricket 10 Jun 2009
Ryder to undergo further assessment

BLACKCAPS batsman Jesse Ryder is undergoing further assessment in hospital for ongoing muscle pain.

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Cricket 10 Jun 2009
White Ferns beat India by 18 runs in final warm up match

The White Ferns have beaten India by 18 runs in their final warm up match ahead of the ICC World Twenty20.

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Cricket 9 Jun 2009
Edwards leads England to warm up win over White Ferns

England have beaten the White Ferns by seven wickets in their first ICC World Twenty20 warm up match at Kings College, Taunton.

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Cricket 5 Jun 2009
Injury updates  Kyle Mills, Jesse Ryder

New Zealand Cricket has advised that BLACKCAPS bowler Kyle Mills is likely to sit out the team’s opening game of the ICC World Twenty20 against Scotland on Saturday.

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Cricket 4 Jun 2009
New era for domestic cricket

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed it is exploring new sponsorship opportunities for its domestic cricket programmes next summer.

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Cricket 4 Jun 2009
Former ICL players to be eligible for BLACKCAPS selection

New Zealand Cricket announced today [4 June] that former Indian Cricket League (ICL) players would be eligible for selection into New Zealand Cricket teams, including the BLACKCAPS.

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Cricket 2 Jun 2009
BLACKCAPS boost build-up with win over India

A nine-run victory over tournament favourites India in their opening ICC World Twenty20 warm up match at Lord’s today has kick-started the BLACKCAPS’ preparation for the tournament.

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Cricket 31 May 2009
BLACKCAPS trounce Netherlands in final training camp match

The BLACKCAPS arrived in London today (Saturday) ahead of next week’s start to the World Twenty20 tournament – after delivering a solid thrashing to The Netherlands to end their training camp on a high note.

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Cricket 29 May 2009
NZC - Research confirms record interest in cricket

Independent research has confirmed record-breaking interest in the 2008-09 New Zealand summer of cricket.

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Cricket 28 May 2009
Comfortable win for BLACKCAPS over Ireland in warm-up

The BLACKCAPS had three overs and seven wickets to spare in cruising to victory over Ireland in a practice match at Derby this morning (NZ time).

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Cricket 25 May 2009
State Otago Volts confirmed for Champions League

New Zealand Cricket and Otago Cricket have welcomed confirmation of the State Otago Volts’ participation in the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 competition.

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Cricket 8 May 2009
New Zealand Cricket announces Under-19 winter training squad

New Zealand Cricket has announced a group of 27 players to prepare for the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Kenya next February.

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Cricket 30 Apr 2009
Three new caps in White Ferns squad for World Twenty20

New Zealand Cricket has announced the final White Ferns squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in June.

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Cricket 27 Apr 2009
Aimee Watkins named as White Ferns captain

White Ferns vice-captain at the 2009 World Cup, Aimee Watkins (formerly Mason), has been named as the new captain of the national women’s side.

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Cricket 23 Apr 2009
White Ferns in training camp at Lincoln to prepare for World Twenty20

CANTERBURY — The White Ferns preliminary squad of 30 players for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament assembles at Lincoln tomorrow [Friday 24 April] for a training camp.

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Cricket 21 Apr 2009
Grassroots cricket initiatives honoured in Development Awards

New Zealand Cricket has announced the winners of the 2009 Development Awards.

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Cricket 16 Apr 2009
Hesson selection to coach programme welcomed / SPARC Coach Accelerator

The selection of Otago cricket coach Mike Hesson for SPARC’s Coach Accelerator Programme has been welcomed by Otago Cricket and New Zealand Cricket.

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Cricket 14 Apr 2009
Mathew Sinclair wins inaugural MVP competition

State Central Stags captain Mathew Sinclair has been awarded the title of Most Valuable Player in domestic cricket for the 2008-09 season.

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Cricket 8 Apr 2009
State Championship Final Attracts Global Audience

CHRISTCHURCH — The State Championship Final between the State Auckland Aces and the State Central Stags has attracted worldwide interest thanks to exclusive coverage on New Zealand Cricket’s official website.

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Cricket 7 Apr 2009
BLACKCAPS squad for ICC World Twenty20 2009 announced

CHRISTCHURCH — New Zealand Cricket has announced the BLACKCAPS playing squad for the ICC World Twenty20 2009 competition, to be played in England in June.

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Cricket 7 Apr 2009
Preliminary White Ferns squad named for Womens World Twenty20

New Zealand Cricket has announced a preliminary White Ferns squad of 30 players for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 competition in June.

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Cricket 7 Apr 2009
Play to start at 10.30am on final day of third Test

WELLINGTON CITY — Play will commence 30 minutes early, at 10.30am NZT tomorrow (Tuesday 7 April) on day five of the third test in the National Bank Series between New Zealand and India at Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve, Wellington, after bad light stopped play early today.

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Cricket 3 Apr 2009
Bowden confirmed as umpire for State Championship Final

New Zealand Cricket confirmed today that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Billy Bowden will umpire in the State Championship Final next week, alongside Chris Gaffaney.

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Cricket 3 Apr 2009
Outstanding 1969 New Zealand side reunites after 40 years

Forty years after producing some of New Zealand cricket’s most outstanding results on the sub-continent, the 1969 national team is to reunite in Wellington this week.

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
David Morgan and Haroon Lorgat to hold media conference in Wellington on Thursday

WELLINGTON — ICC President David Morgan and Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat will hold a media conference at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Thursday at 1430 (NZ time).

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
BLACKCAPS encourage Kiwis to support St John team

The BLACKCAPS and New Zealand Cricket are encouraging New Zealanders to donate to St John, a charity providing vital ambulance and community services in New Zealand.

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
Sir Richard Hadlee to launch ICC centenary medal during New Zealand's Catch the Spirit week

WELLINGTON — Iconic all-rounder to be formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Friday

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
Gillette Cup Elite Schoolboy Squad to play New Zealand Cricket Legends

WELLINGTON — New Zealands top schoolboy cricketers will take on some of New Zealands former greats when the Gillette Cup Elite squad assembles in Wellington tomorrow for a 40 over match against a Wanderers XI in Upper Hutt.

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
BLACKCAPS and India schedules - Wednesday 1 April

WELLINGTON — India The India team will train at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, from approximately 10.00am to 1.00pm tomorrow [Wednesday].

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Cricket 1 Apr 2009
ICC announces change to umpire appointments in New Zealand

The ICC has announced a change to the umpire appointments schedule for the third Test in the current series between New Zealand and India in New Zealand.

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Cricket 31 Mar 2009
ICC announces change to umpire appointments in New Zealand

The ICC has announced a change to the umpire appointments schedule for the third Test in the current series between New Zealand and India in New Zealand.

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Cricket 31 Mar 2009
White Ferns captain Haidee Tiffen announces retirement

White Ferns captain Haidee Tiffen, a veteran of three Women’s World Cup campaigns – and a member of the victorious 2000 team – has today announced her retirement from all levels of cricket.

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Cricket 31 Mar 2009
Laxman returns to top 20 batsmen while Ryder and Taylor are on a charge

VVS Laxman has returned to the top 20 of the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after his fighting unconquered century helped India salvage a draw in the second Test against New Zealand in Napier yesterday.

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Cricket 31 Mar 2009
Ryder, Taylor and McCullum make ground in world rankings

Jesse Ryder has jumped 12 places in the world test batting rankings after his double hundred in the second Test against India to reach 30th position - currently the highest-ranked New Zealand batsman.

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Cricket 31 Mar 2009
Southee added to squad for third Test

WELLINGTON — BLACKCAPS add Southee to squad for third Test New Zealand Cricket has announced a squad of 13 for the third Test starting in Wellington on Friday, with bowler Tim Southee making a return to the BLACKCAPS squad.

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Cricket 30 Mar 2009
BLACKCAPS travel and media opportunity

WELLINGTON — The New Zealand team travels from Napier to Wellington tomorrow [Tuesday].

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Cricket 30 Mar 2009
Young Guns Fire

The latest round of the State Championship has seen spectacular performances with the bat by three youngsters.

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Cricket 28 Mar 2009
Doctrove to miss play today after illness

NAPIER — Umpire Billy Doctrove will not stand in today's play [Saturday] in the second Test between New Zealand and India at McLean Park, Napier.

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Cricket 26 Mar 2009
NZC - Patel to play, How replaces Flynn in second Test team

Patel to play, How replaces Flynn in second Test team The BLACKCAPS team for the second Test starting this morning in Napier will include two spinners, with Jeetan Patel brought in to the playing 11.

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Cricket 25 Mar 2009
Tight at the top as season draws to a close

With his team guaranteed a place in the State Championship final on April 6, Mathew Sinclair looks set to mount a strong challenge for the overall MVP title this season.

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Cricket 24 Mar 2009
Jamie How joins BLACKCAPS squad as cover for Flynn

NAPIER — Jamie How brought in as cover for Flynn Central Districts batsman Jamie How will join the BLACKCAPS squad tonight as cover for Daniel Flynn.

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Cricket 24 Mar 2009
NZC endorses ICC appointment of Tony Hill to world's elite umpires

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that umpires Tony Hill and Ian Gould have been added to the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires following the annual review and selection process.

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Sport 23 Mar 2009
White Ferns arrive back in New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH — The White Ferns will arrive back in New Zealand on two flights tomorrow TUESDAY MARCH 24TH.

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Cricket 23 Mar 2009
Blackcaps 12 for second Test

NAPIER — BLACKCAPS take similar 12 into second Test New Zealand Cricket has announced a largely unchanged BLACKCAPS squad for the second Test against India, beginning in Napier on Thursday 26 March.

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Cricket 22 Mar 2009
White Ferns fall short of England in final

The White Ferns won the toss and elected to bat in the ICC WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL played at The North Sydney Oval.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
Play to start at 10.51am on Day Three of Test

HAMILTON — Play will commence at 10.51am tomorrow [NZT, Thursday 20 February] on day three of the second test in the National Bank Series between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park, Hamilton, after bad light stopped play early today.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
White Ferns Beat Pakistan by 223 Runs and Look Ahead to the ICC Women'S World Cup Final.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first The White Ferns pelted the Pakistani attack to finish their fifty overs 373/7.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
White Ferns break records

The second wicket partnership between White Fern Captain Haidee Tiffen and 21 year old Dunedin student Suzie Bates had scorers reaching for their record books in The White Ferns match with Pakistan at Drummoyne Oval.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
Top teams contest New Zealand Community Trust junior boys finals

Eight of New Zealand’s top Year 9 and 10 cricket teams will compete in the sixth New Zealand Community Trust secondary school junior boys’ national finals cricket tournament, to be held at Owen Delany Park in Taupo next week.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
White Fern hits 100

The White Ferns won the toss and batted in excellent conditions at Drummoyne Oval.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
White Ferns win toss against Pakistan

The White Ferns won the toss and batted in excellent conditions at Drummoyne Oval.

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Cricket 19 Mar 2009
Start of play delayed 15 minutes on Test day two

The start of play on day two of the first National Bank Series test between New Zealand and India has been delayed by 15 minutes, after overnight rain.

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Cricket 18 Mar 2009
White Ferns team for Pakistan, tomorrow at the ICC Women's World cup

White Ferns Coach Gary Stead, has made three changes to The White Ferns line up for their must win match against Pakistan tomorrow at Drummoyne Oval.

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Cricket 18 Mar 2009
NZ v India Test updates

HAMILTON — New Zealand non-playing squad members Jeetan Patel and Brent Arnel will be released from the BLACKCAPS today to play in State Championship matches starting on Friday.

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Cricket 18 Mar 2009
White Ferns train today ahead of tomorrow's Pakistan match

The White Ferns will train this afternoon at Pratton Oval, Ashfield from 1-00pm till 3-00pm local time.

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Cricket 17 Mar 2009
11.00am start confirmed for Test match

HAMILTON — New Zealand Cricket has confirmed play will start at the scheduled time of 11.00am tomorrow in the first Test of the National Bank Series between the BLACKCAPS and India in Hamilton.

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