Luke Woodcock

Eighteen-year-old fast bowler Adam Milne is among seven uncapped players that have been included in New Zealand's preliminary 30-man squad for the 2011 World Cup

Wicketkeeper Gareth Hopkins, who had a poor tour of India, has been replaced by the Canterbury's uncapped Reece Young in New Zealand's 13-member squad for the two-Test home series against Pakistan that begins on January 7

Wellington joined Northern Districts at the top of the points table in the HRV Cup after they beat Central Districts by 8 wickets in at the Saxton Oval in Nelson

A review of the fifth round of games in the 2009-10 Plunket Shield

Cricinfo takes a look at the results from round one of New Zealand's 2008-09 domestic State Championship

Canterbury secured their first State Championship title in a decade after Todd Astle's four wickets helped fend off a charging Wellington at the Basin Reserve

Auckland were on top of the State Championship table after four rounds thanks to an innings victory over Northern Districts

A round-up of the State Championship matches that took place on February 27

A round-up of the fourth day's action from the latest round of State Championship matches

An allround performance by Bradley Scott helped Otago beat Wellington by 18 runs at Invercargill

A summary of the first round State Shield matches

Luke Woodcock's composed hundred gave Wellington an outside chance in the State Championship final against Auckland at Eden Park

Graeme Aldridge's stunning spell caused Canterbury to crumble under pressure as Northern Districts wrapped up a thrilling six-run victory at Aorangi Oval in Timaru

Craig McMillan shone with both bat and ball as Canterbury began their campaign with a five-wicket win over Otago

Kerry Walmsley gave the national selectors a reminder of the destruction he is capable of by mowing down Northern Districts for just 92

An outstanding innings by Tim McIntosh ensured that Auckland came away with an honourable draw at the Eden Park Outer Oval today

Canterbury face a stiff task if they are to retain their lead in the State Championship, needing another 228 runs to beat Central Districts with seven wickets remaining

Chris Cairns has provided the most encouraging news for New Zealand cricket interests in England in the last few weeks

Craig McMillan's season with Lashings in English cricket has been ended early after he was recalled by New Zealand Cricket for treatment of an ankle injury he has sustained