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Tiger stripes, beige shirts and a leisurely day in the sun

You couldn’t have asked for a better day to watch cricket.The blue sky over Saxton Oval on Wednesday was broken only by the occasional fluffy cloud as 4000 people filed into the ground, celebrating the return of international cricket to the region after a five-year absence.The temperature nudged into the 20s, with a gentle sea breeze, as the Black Caps took to the field and the Bangladesh openers took guard.The picture-perfect scene was set, and if the cricket itself ultimately lacked drama wi...

International cricket returns to Saxton Oval

From left: Nelson Regional Development Agency Events Lead Rebecca Leach, Nelson Cricket General Manager George Vance, Tasman District Councillor Kit Maling, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith, and Nelson City Councillor Tim Skinner....

Fibre internet gives Saxton Oval an edge

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Nelson Cricket - Multicultural Cricket Festival

Sunday March 12th saw in our inaugural Multicultural Cricket Festival held at Victory Square. Thanks to Nelson City Council, Multicultural Nelson Tasman, Rotary Club of Whakatū & Wakatu Cricket Club Nelson for your support of this kaupapa. The day was played in a great spirit from first until ball. 7 sides entered the festival, all united by a shared love for Cricket. The lads played a modified version of cricket to give everyone a go. The sixes & sunshine were a constant throughout the...

Wakatu Big Swing No Ding!

Congratulations to Wakatu Big Swing No Ding!Presidents Grade City Champs It was a well played final with the Dirty Wizards falling 19 short of Victory chasing 158.Thanks to everyone involved in the season, awesome stuff !...

The most beautiful feeling': how cricket helped former refugee find acceptance

As a boy playing in the streets of Pakistan, and later as a refugee in Sri Lanka, cricket has been a central part of Ehtisham Ahmed’s life. Now, the sport he loves is helping him pave a future.Where Ahmed grew up in Pakistan, cricket grounds were rare, and clubs expensive and inaccessible.”We put wickets on the street and played with a cheap bat and a soft ball. I played with the street boys, neighbours and friends.”He created a small team and started playing against other teams in an info...

Dream11Super Smash at Saxton Oval

A smashing day for Dream11 Super Smash at Saxton Oval! So cool to see everyone having so much fun. We'll have even more pics to come tomorrow... ...

Junior Nyxons

Our junior Nyxons Team have had an incredible week going unbeaten throughout the Christchurch festival.Coach Tony Pratt has said that the team have gone from strength to strength in both batting and bowling and all have made contributions throughout the week.Game 1CCC U13 - 3/110Nelson - 1/111Game 2Canterbury Country - 8/68Nelson - 3/195Game 3Christchurch - 6/128Nelson - 4/152Game 4Christchurch - 7/118Nelson - 0/166Congratulation girls!...