Tue, 21-Oct-2025

New Zealand cricket tours cancelled till July amid COVID 19

New Zealand

Chief Executive New Zealand Cricket David White said Black Caps tours to Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands and the West Indies in June and July are “most unlikely” to go ahead because of the coronavirus pandemic. A tour to Bangladesh in August is also in doubt, White said Friday. New Zealand Cricket has already postponed a tour … Read more

New Zealand cancels Plunket Shield, Wellington crowned champions

New Zealand Plunket Shield

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) cancelled the last two rounds of the Plunket Shield due to the coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand Cricket awarded the title to league leaders Wellington Firebirds on Monday. Chief executive David White said, NZC took the difficult decision after receiving expert medical advice. “We’re informed the risk is very real; the pace of … Read more