http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Cricket headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=29 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784926&ref=rss It took a couple of weeks, but Zimbabwe finally gave New Zealand a game in the first Twenty20 cricket international at Eden Park tonight.They posted a competitive total of 159 for 8 off their 20 overs thanks largely to the explosive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784826&ref=rss An hour after Thursday night's ODI in Napier, Colin de Grandhomme stood on the deserted outfield chatting with a couple of the Zimbabwe players.They had plenty of catching up to do. De Grandhomme was born in Harare. He grew up and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784823&ref=rss The less said about Zimbabwe the better although I can't let their dreadful tour end without a few comments.They are the worst side to tour this country, below even the poor Bangladesh outfits of the past five years. A lot of what... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784822&ref=rss It almost bends captain Gareth Hopkins' mind thinking how Auckland Cricket will try to keep hold of the talent it has assembled in the province.The feature of Auckland's success this season has been their ability to shuffle players... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784821&ref=rss Thirty or so years ago a young student at Gisborne Boys' High School spent much of his time giving throwdowns in the nets to his science teacher.Shortly after, the relief teacher, whose mind was not primarily on chemistry equations... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784818&ref=rss Tarun Nethula had spun out 86 balls in his debut series for New Zealand when he nabbed his first wicket at McLean Park on Thursday night.The next few moments told a small tale of their own.The legspinner, Auckland-raised but now... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784743&ref=rss Boorish carry-on creates a media circus every Waitangi Day If you're overseas, Waitangi Day means a booze-up; here at home it means picking up the paper or turning on the television to be assailed by images of rancour and boorish... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784750&ref=rss Lining up in the Black Caps Twenty20 XI tomorrow at Eden Park will mean a homecoming of sorts for in-form Auckland Aces left-arm spinner Ronnie Hira.The 24-year-old was named in the 14-man squad to play the touring Zimbabwe side... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:05:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784703&ref=rss Now the extended net session that was the one-day series against Zimbabwe is in the rearview mirror, it's almost time for the real competition to start.New Zealand scored 993 runs in three matches against Zimbabwe, sweeping the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:22 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784632&ref=rss India batting great Sunil Gavaskar was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Wednesday.Admired for his batting technique and powers of concentration, the former India captain was the first test batsman... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:52 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784560&ref=rss Not an hour had gone by in New Zealand's innings at McLean Park yesterday, when minds were already turning to records.Specifically, whether New Zealand's batsmen could reach 400, having won the toss on a flat pitch.Those with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784533&ref=rss You would have been forgiven for thinking you were watching a re-run.The setting was different but the plot and the characters were eerily familiar as the Black Caps romped to another big win over Zimbabwe today, clinching a clean... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:26:29 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784415&ref=rss New Zealand will bat first in Napier today as they seek to sweep the three-match one-day cricket series against Zimbabwe. LIVE SCOR newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:31:07 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784410&ref=rss With the one-sided romps over Zimbabwe soon to be a thing of the past, some Black Caps may feel as though they're on trial in Napier today.Not for the two Twenty20 internationals that follow the ODI series, but for a far greater... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:20:49 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784388&ref=rss Momentum is the buzz word in the Black Caps' camp as they set out to sweep Zimbabwe in Napier today.A win at McLean Park would hand the hosts a 3-0 series whitewash in the one-dayers, after an emphatic test win over the African... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:17:24 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784281&ref=rss The team might have borne little resemblance to the one Paul Strang would have selected had he all his players available, but Auckland's "second stringers" have charged into the domestic one-day final.In a rematch of the aborted... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784262&ref=rss The New Zealanders may shy away from talking in trial terms about the remaining games against Zimbabwe but in a sense that's what they are.The final ODI at Napier today and the two T20 internationals at Eden Park and Seddon Park... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784292&ref=rss Anaru Kitchen smashed the fifth fastest century in New Zealand history as Auckland stormed into the domestic one-day cricket final with a comfortable victory over Otago today.The 73-run win was built around a 222-run partnership... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:40 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784196&ref=rss Neal Parlane and Anaru Kitchen put on 222 for the third wicket as Auckland set Otago a mammoth total to earn a spot in the Ford Trophy final.The Aces finished 337 for three from their 50 overs with Parlane (117) and Kitchen (110... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:18:44 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cricket/news/article.cfm?c_id=29&objectid=10784176&ref=rss The Black Caps have named their 12 for tomorrow's third and final one-day international against Zimbabwe in Napier.Tim Southee drops out, meaning Michael Bates is a chance of making his New Zealand debut.Tarun Nethula will play... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:15:37 +1200