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Christchurch races against clock to play World Cup host

April 11, 2013 04:16
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Local opposition and the ever ticking clock are conspiring against him but former New Zealand captain Lee Germon remains determined to bring international cricket back to earthquake-ravaged Christchurch in time for the 2015 World Cup. New Zealand's second city has played host to test cricket since 1930 and one-dayers since 1973 but that proud record was brought to a shuddering halt on February 22, 2011 when the earthquake devastated the city and killed just under 200 people.

Cricket: Fresh uproar over N. Zealand captaincy upheaval

April 4, 2013 02:00
Former New Zealand captain John Parker weighed into the debate about the controversial sacking of Ross Taylor as skipper on Thursday with a scathing report about how the situation was handled. Parker is part of a group said to include several former captains who compiled a nine-page report on the affair, critical of New Zealand cricket chiefs, coach Mike Hesson and Brendon McCullum, who replaced Taylor as captain.

NZ's Ryder in critical condition with head injuries

March 27, 2013 17:30
By Greg Stutchbury WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is in an induced coma at a Christchurch hospital after suffering serious head injuries in an altercation outside a local bar, police said on Thursday. New Zealand Police said Ryder, 28, had been rushed to Christchurch Hospital after suffering the injuries early on Thursday morning and remained there in a critical condition.

Cricket: Ton-up Fulton puts New Zealand in control

March 22, 2013 02:16
A maiden century from opening batsman Peter Fulton put New Zealand on track for a big first innings total on day one of the third and deciding Test against England at Eden Park on Friday. New Zealand were 250 for one at stumps with Fulton unbeaten on 124 and Kane Williamson 83 not out after a frustrating day for England's bowlers. England skipper Alastair Cook was punished after winning the toss and making New Zealand bat on a drop-in Auckland wicket that was expected to offer his attack more pace and bounce than the lifeless pitches in Dunedin and Wellington.

Cricket: England send New Zealand in to bat

March 21, 2013 17:46
England won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday. England skipper Alastair Cook aimed to put pressure on the Black Caps' batting line-up early in the match, a winner-takes-all fixture after rain-affected draws in Dunedin and Wellington. "The wickets here have tended to get better (for batsmen) as the game has gone on, so hopefully in the first session we can make use of it," he said.

Cricket: Test decider looms for New Zealand and England

March 19, 2013 20:45
New Zealand and England face off in a winner-takes-all third and final Test this week, with both sides vowing to press for a series-clinching victory at Auckland's Eden Park. After rain-affected draws in Dunedin and Wellington, hopes are high for a result in the match beginning Friday, as New Zealand eye a rare series win and England seek to cement their position as the number-two ranked Test nation.

New Zealand name paceman Bracewell for third test versus England

March 18, 2013 21:30
(Reuters) - New Zealand have provisionally named paceman Doug Bracewell in a 14-man squad for the third and final test against England starting in Auckland on Friday, pending his recovery from a domestic one-day match. The 22-year-old missed the first two drawn tests after cutting his foot on glass when cleaning up at a party at his home in the leadup to the series, for which he apologised to his team mates for letting them down.

Cricket: Rain delays play in New Zealand-England Test

March 17, 2013 18:00
Rain delayed play on the final day of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Monday as a draw looked increasingly likely, with forecasts of drizzle all day. New Zealand are 162 for two in their second innings, still 49 runs in arrears after the tourists enforced the follow-on. Kane Williamson was unbeaten on 55 at stumps on a rain-affected fourth day Sunday and Ross Taylor was 41 not out.

Rain delays start of final day in second test, play unlikely

March 17, 2013 17:15
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Persistent rain overnight and drizzle on Monday delayed the start of play on the final day of the second test between New Zealand and England at the Basin Reserve. New Zealand's MetService has forecast a southerly change with heavy rain later in the morning, which will all but end any slim chance of play. New Zealand Cricket said a decision on whether the match would be abandoned would not be made until later in the day.

Cricket: England's Broad leaves New Zealand on ropes

March 16, 2013 02:15
A six-wicket haul by England paceman Stuart Broad left New Zealand fighting for survival as they were forced to follow on in the second Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday. At stumps, with two days remaining, New Zealand were 77 for one in their second innings, requiring a further 134 runs to make England bat again as they struggle to keep the series all square. After the early loss of Hamish Rutherford, Peter Fulton (41 not out) and Kane Williamson (16 not out) negotiated the rest of the final session.
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