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The summer of cricket began with blankets and a bleak defeat the Black Caps will want to quickly forget.

The Black Caps' best-laid plans may have unravelled a fortnight before the Twenty20 World Cup, with key batsman Daryl Mitchell now in doubt for the tournament.

The White Ferns claimed a Twenty20 series win in the West Indies in thrilling style following a Super Over victory in the fourth match in Antigua.

Kyle Mayers, that was absolutely absurd.

Star England batsman Jonny Bairstow has revealed the extent of the freak golf injury that ruled him out of this month's T20 World Cup.

Black Caps cult hero Chris Martin will headline the return of the Black Clash in 2023, with former All Black captain Kieran Read already identifying him as a key threat to his Team Rugby side - at least as a bowler.

The White Ferns have bounced back to level their five-match Twenty20 series in the West Indies after winning game two with a ball to spare.

India's women claimed the final wicket of their ODI series against England in dramatic and controversial fashion on Sunday with a run-out at the non-striker's end just as England looked to be closing in on victory at Lord's.

Cricket fans may recognise Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club's iconic pavilion design from elsewhere in the city.