New Zealand claim share of series

August 16th, 2008

New Zealand Under-19s saved their best until last as they squared the one-day series against England Under-19s with a convincing six-wicket victory at Northampton.

New Zealand claim share of series




Rain halts sharp England

August 16th, 2008

England Under-19s maintained their 1-0 series lead after the fourth ODI against New Zealand Under-19s was washed out after 34 overs at Northampton. England were well placed having reduced the visitors to 109 for 7, but didn’t get the chance to make it count.

Rain halts sharp England




Uncertain Ponting won’t commit to Pakistan

August 15th, 2008

Ricky Ponting expects crucial decisions on Pakistan in the next few days after a security update from the ICC failed to ease the Australian players’ security concerns.

Uncertain Ponting won’t commit to Pakistan




Strang joins Auckland as high performance coach

August 15th, 2008

Paul Strang, the former Zimbabwe legspinner, has been appointed the high performance coach of Auckland Cricket.

Strang joins Auckland as high performance coach




Clark ready for decision on Pakistan

August 15th, 2008

The waiting for an official word on whether to tour Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next month is nagging at Stuart Clark.

Clark ready for decision on Pakistan




ICC fails to convince New Zealand on Pakistan

August 15th, 2008

New Zealand’s squad has not softened its view on attending the Champions Trophy despite a detailed security briefing by an ICC task force.

ICC fails to convince New Zealand on Pakistan




New Zealand denied win in tied thriller

August 15th, 2008

New Zealand Under-19s were denied in their quest to level the three-match series against England, with a thrilling tie at Hove. Chasing 238, New Zealand appeared to be on course but Liam Dawson (5 for 39) caused mid-order panic before Luke Fletcher took the last wicket of the final ball.

New Zealand denied win in tied thriller




Wakely and Smith shine before washout

August 9th, 2008

The rain sweeping across the country took a little while to reach the south east, but once it did it spelt the end for the second ODI between England Under-19s and New Zealand Under-19s.

Wakely and Smith shine before washout




Scorecard - England U19 v NZ

August 9th, 2008

Latest scorecard from the one-day international series.

Scorecard - England U19 v NZ




Former New Zealand bowler Bob Cunis dies aged 67

August 9th, 2008

Bob Cunis, the former New Zealand medium-pacer, has died aged 67 at his house in Northland.

Former New Zealand bowler Bob Cunis dies aged 67