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Hallowed turf all gone
May 26, 2010
The hallowed turf that was up for sale recently at Seddon Park in Hamilton was a hit with local cricket fans, businesses and cricket players alike. The sale began at the start of May and Seddon Park Turf Manager Karl Johnson said he was impressed with the interest the sale created. “The entire outfield has gone. The likes of landscapers came in and got some. Quite a bit went out to Lake Karaprio for the rowing champs and some even went to Pukekohe for the stadium up there,” he sa...
Nicola Browne named as ICC World Twenty20 women’s player of the tournament
May 18, 2010
White Ferns strike bowler Nicola Browne was today named as the women’s player of the tournament at the conclusion of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Browne was the unanimous choice of a select group of experts following a wonderful event for the Northern Spirit 26-year-old. The seam bowler’s 11 wickets were more than any other player in the tournament and she enjoyed the outstanding average of just 8.00 and an economy-rate of 4.40, which help...
SEDDON PARK - DIG UP AND SELL OFF
May 4, 2010
Cricket fans – here’s a rare chance to secure your own patch of Hamilton’s Seddon Park. The outfield (excluding the pitch) is being sown with new grass and blocks of the old turf are up for sale. It is all part of the regular turf renewal programme for the city sport’s grounds. It also gives cricket fans a unique opportunity to have a slice of the 15,000 square metres of sports turf where many special cricketing moments have been played in the last six years when th...
Northern Districts Cricket - Annual Awards Dinner | Wednesday April 7th 2010 @ Novotel Tainui, Hamilton
April 23, 2010
In a night celebrating a very successfuil season for Northern Districts Cricket, nineteen year old Kane Williamson has won Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The Northern Knights all-rounder had a fantastic season with the bat, after a slow start to the summer. He also chimed in with some important spells when bowling, particularly during the successful defence of the domestic one day competition. At the Northern Districts Cricket Annual Awards dinner special presentations were...
Northern Knights' Golf Day
April 16, 2010
Not just a day in Hamilton for motorsport but also another highly successful annual golf day at Lochiel Golf Club. The 2009-10 Northern Knights played with sponsors and supporters and enjoyed a day of sunshine, golf, BBQ and plenty of beverages. Thanks to New World Rototuna for providing the yummy BBQ and thanks to the MOBAR team for their service during the day. Also, a huge thank you to the people who bid and won auction items, the money will be heading towards junior cricket.
Youngster ready for big adventure
April 13, 2010
The countdown is on for the Twenty20 World Cup and Hamiltonian Natalie Dodd can’t wait to challenge the best players in the world. The 17 year old is the only White Fern still at school. Although she is young, she has a mature, dedicated head on her shoulders and is willing to step up to the mark to prove she’s got what it takes to represent New Zealand on the world stage. Dodd has already travelled with the White Ferns this year, heading across the ditch to face the Australians...
COACHES BLOG - Grant Bradburn, Northern Knights
April 13, 2010
Northern Districts had an outstanding season and we are all very proud and pleased with our success. A lot of credit goes to the whole organisation. Our success is a combination of a lot of commitment from lots of people. So many people at ND are inspired to go the extra mile, which makes ND Cricket a neat environment to work in. This is also why so many people need to take credit for our success. I’m pleased our guys showed character during the Plunket Shield final round. We found out...
Williamson Player of the Year
April 12, 2010
In a night celebrating a very successfuil season for Northern Districts Cricket, nineteen year old Kane Williamson has won Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The Northern Knights all-rounder had a fantastic season with the bat, after a slow start to the summer. He also chimed in with some important spells when bowling, particularly during the successful defence of the domestic one day competition. At the Northern Districts Cricket Annual Awards dinner last evening special...
Win a game with Dan in your own backyard!
April 8, 2010
Visique Optometrists are offering lucky readers the chance to win an afternoon backyard cricket session with Dan Vettori! To celebrate the tour of the BlackCaps versus Australia this month, the competition offers as first prize the chance for the winner and four mates to play cricket with the BlackCaps captain in their very own backyard! The winner will also become the proud owner of a top of the range Slazenger cricket bat signed by Dan himself. Cricket balls, shirts and books all sig...
Day 2: Central Stags lead by 27 runs with 10 wickets in hand
March 30, 2010
A superb century from wicketkeeper batsman Peter McGlashan guided the Northern Knights to first innings points over the Central Stags and in the process handed them the Plunket Shield. The Knights were eight points clear of their nearest rivals the Canterbury Wizards before this match and with two points secured today they take an unassailable lead in the competition. Starting the day on a precarious 75 for four the Knights lost James Marshall and Brad Wilson inside 12 overs and were lookin...