THE HISTORY OF
CANTERBURY CRICKET
THE HISTORY OF CANTERBURY CRICKET
1881
LANCASTER PARK OPENS ²⁾
15th October
In 1880 a group of enthusiasts met at the Commercial Hotel in Christchurch and floated a company: Canterbury Cricket and Athletic Sports Company Limited. The company purchased a ground on Ferry Road, prepared the turf and built a pavilion, which was then to become Lancaster Park.
1851
HAGLEY OVAL OPENED ¹⁾
The early 1850s came with settlers arriving by boat and along with them came the bat and ball. Cricket was birthed at Hagley oval as early as 1851.
1869
FIRST RECORDED GAME AT HAGLEY OVAL
Canterbury v Otago
Early scenes of cricket in Canterbury, pictured here outside the Canterbury Cricket Umpire Association Pavilion, which is remarkably still standing today as New Zealand's oldest sports building.
1877
CANTERBURY CRICKET ASSOCIATION FORMED
Our Values
Courage: To Make Decisions
Respect: For the Game, Ourselves and Our People
Integrity: Doing What is Right for the Game
1880s
PLAYER OF THE DECADE:
Anthony Wilding
Anthony played for the Canterbury cricket team in the early 1900s where he participated in two first-class matches as a lower middle-order batsman and medium-pace change bowler. During his first summer at Cambridge in 1903 he focused almost exclusively on cricket before switching to tennis.
Fun fact: Anthony is considered the world's first tennis superstar.
1890s
PLAYER OF THE DECADE:
Arthur Sims
A New Zealand first-class cricketer, businessman and philanthropist. Sims played cricket for Canterbury, New Zealand and, in 1914, for Australia.
In 1913–14 he captained an Australian XI in New Zealand, putting on 433 runs for the 8th wicket in 181 minutes with Victor Trumper in the match against Canterbury, which remains the world record for that wicket in first-class cricket.
Fun fact: Arthur attended Canterbury College (University of Canterbury). He gained his BA and continued on to an MA.
1893
SOUTH CANTERBURY CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
The club's purpose is to promote, organise, foster, manage and control the game of cricket in the province of South Canterbury and to contribute towards the advancement of the game throughout New Zealand.
Depicted is England Invitation team called Lord Hawkes Team vs South Canterbury XVIII 1902, including their final score card of the match.
Fun fact: The Dr NK Cox. (back row, 7th from the left) is also the same person who set up Dental Nursing that was previously used in Primary Schools around New Zealand.
1896
MID CANTERBURY CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
The club's purpose is to provide a quality cricket experience in the Mid Canterbury region.
"A Game for All, A Game for Life."
1800s
1900s
1910s
PLAYER OF THE DECADE:
William Patrick
William played first-class cricket for Canterbury and Otago between 1905 and 1927.
Fun fact: William was born in Lyttelton.
1920s
PLAYER OF THE DECADE:
Roger Blunt
The Durham-born allrounder Roger Blunt played in New Zealand's very first nine Tests.
Fun fact: Blunt was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch, where he captained the First XI cricket team.
1929
NEW ZEALAND'S FIRST TEST ⁵⁾
Canterbury lead the way with not only the first test match held in the region but also the first for the Country, played by New Zealand, in the 1929–30 series against England.
1932
CANTERBURY MAGICIAN'S FIRST GAME ⁶ ⁾
Canterbury played their first recorded match in 1932, against Otago, which they won by five runs.
Fun fact: They are the most successful side in the history of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, with 39 title wins.
1930s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Milford Page
Also known as "Curly" was a New Zealand Test cricketer and rugby union player, who represented his country in both sports.
Fun fact: He was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School.
Ruth Symons
Symons' 23 matches for Canterbury were from 1934-35 and 1938-1940. Included were 3 first class matches and 19 miscellaneous matches. She was a right-hand bat and right-hand medium pace bowler.
Margaret Taylor
Also known as "Peggy" played for Canterbury between 1938-1953 in 37 matches. Right hand bat and right hand medium pace bowler.
1930s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Milford Page
Also known as "Curly" was a New Zealand Test cricketer and rugby union player, who represented his country in both sports.
Fun fact: He was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School.
1930s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Ruth Symons
Her 23 matches for Canterbury were from 1934-35 and 1938-1940. Included were 3 first class matches and 19 miscellaneous matches. She was a right-hand bat and right-hand medium pace bowler.
1930s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Margaret Taylor
Also known as "Peggy" played for Canterbury between 1938-1953 in 37 matches. Right hand bat and right hand medium pace bowler.
1940s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Walter Hadlee
He played domestic first-class cricket for Canterbury and Otago. Three of his five sons, Sir Richard, Dayle and Barry played cricket for New Zealand.
1940s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Phyllis Blackler
New Zealand cricketer who played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm leg break.
1940s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Walter Hadlee
Hadlee played domestic first-class cricket for Canterbury and Otago. Three of his five sons, Sir Richard, Dayle and Barry played cricket for New Zealand.
Phyllis Blackler
New Zealand cricketer who played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm leg break.
1950s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Tom Burtt
In first-class cricket, Burtt played 84 games, mostly for Canterbury, between 1943 and 1955, taking 408 wickets at 22.19.
Fun fact : His brother Noel also played for Canterbury, as did his nephew Wayne Burtt.
Phyllis Blackler
Phyllis appeared in twelve test matches for New Zealand.
1950s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Phyllis Blackler
She appeared in twelve Test matches for New Zealand
1950s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Tom Burtt
In first-class cricket, he played 84 games, mostly for Canterbury, between 1943 and 1955, taking 408 wickets at 22.19.
Fun fact : His brother Noel also played for Canterbury, as did his nephew Wayne Burtt.
1978
CRICKET IN THE 70s
Canterbury vs England at Lancaster Park, 1978
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Catherine Campbell
Catherine stood in as captain in two ODIs at the 2000 World Cup, which were both won. She also played domestic cricket for Otago and Canterbury.
Chris Cairns
Chris is regarded as one of the greatest allrounders of the game. He is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns. He starred in both the One-day and Test New Zealand teams, as well as the Canterbury New Zealand domestic championship team. After his playing career Cairns went on to become a commentator with Sky Sport New Zealand.
Trudy Anderson
Played for the White Ferns for much of the 1990s representing New Zealand in 2 Tests and 29 ODIs. Since retiring Trudy has forged a career in Sports Operations, working at Canterbury Cricket for 20 years.
Craig McMillan
He was the New Zealand batting coach and has had stints in the media as a commentator for Sky Network Television and the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Star Cricket.
Fun fact: His teammates call him "Gladiator" because of his resemblance to actor Russell Crowe.
Kirsty Flavell (nee. Bond)
Flavell is aright-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in 6 Test matches and 38 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1988 and 1996. Flavell has previously been a member of the New Zealand team's selection panel.
Fun fact : Flavell was the first woman to score a double century in a women's Test match.
Katrina Keenan (nee. Withers)
Keenan played domestic cricket for Canterbury and represented the Whiteferns in 5 Tests and 54 ODIs, winning the Women's World Cup in 2000.
Chris Harris
Chris Harris holds the record for scoring the most number of ODI runs when batting at number 7 position (2130) and also he became the first man to score 2000+ ODI runs at number 7 position. Harris's father Zin Harris was also a New Zealand international player, and his brother Ben Harris has played at first-class level. All three of these players share the family traditional name of "Zinzan", also shared by a distant relation, former All Black Zinzan Brooke.
Mark Priest
He was the leading wicket-taker for Canterbury, with 290 dismissals, until Todd Astle went past his total in February 2019.
Nathan Astle, MNZM
He holds two records – scoring the fastest double century in Test cricket and the second highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test match. Both the records were achieved when he made 222 against England in Christchurch in 2002. Started off at Christchurch-Shirley Cricket Club.
Lee Germon
Lee is the most successful Canterbury cricket captain of the modern era. He was made captain of the New Zealand Cricket team on his Test match debut. He holds the unofficial record for the most runs, from a single over in first-class cricket.
Fun fact : Lee holds almost all the Canterbury wicketkeeping records.
Debbie Hockley
Hockley was one of only three New Zealanders inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, alongside Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. Hockley, a trained physiotherapist, and was the first woman president of NZ Cricket, and has been an international TV commentator within cricket.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Catherine Campbell
Catherine stood in as captain in two ODIs at the 2000 World Cup, which were both won. She also played domestic cricket for Otago and Canterbury.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Chris Cairns
Chris is regarded as one of the greatest allrounders of the game. He is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns. He starred in both the One-day and Test New Zealand teams, as well as the Canterbury New Zealand domestic championship team. After his playing career Cairns went on to become a commentator with Sky Sport New Zealand.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Trudy Anderson
Played for the White Ferns for much of the 1990s representing New Zealand in 2 Tests and 29 ODIs. Since retiring Trudy has forged a career in Sports Operations, working at Canterbury Cricket for 20 years.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Craig McMillan
He was the New Zealand batting coach and has had stints in the media as a commentator for Sky Network Television and the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Star Cricket.
Fun fact: His teammates call him "Gladiator" because of his resemblance to actor Russell Crowe
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Katrina Keenan (nee. Withers)
Keenan played domestic cricket for Canterbury and represented the Whiteferns in 5 Tests and 54 ODIs, winning the Women's World Cup in 2000.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Chris Harris
Chris Harris holds the record for scoring the most number of ODI runs when batting at number 7 position (2130) and also he became the first man to score 2000+ ODI runs at number 7 position. Harris's father Zin Harris was also a New Zealand international player, and his brother Ben Harris has played at first-class level. All three of these players share the family traditional name of "Zinzan", also shared by a distant relation, former All Black Zinzan Brooke.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Mark Priest
He was the leading wicket-taker for Canterbury, with 290 dismissals, until Todd Astle went past his total in February 2019.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Nathan Astle, MNZM
He holds two records – scoring the fastest double century in Test cricket and the second highest individual score in the fourth innings of a Test match. Both the records were achieved when he made 222 against England in Christchurch in 2002. Started off at Christchurch-Shirley Cricket Club.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Lee Germon
Lee is the most successful Canterbury cricket captain of the modern era. He was made captain of the New Zealand Cricket team on his Test match debut. He holds the unofficial record for the most runs, from a single over in first-class cricket.
Fun fact : Lee holds almost all the Canterbury wicketkeeping records.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Debbie Hockley
Hockley is one of only three New Zealanders inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, alongside Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. Hockley, a trained physiotherapist, is now the first woman president of NZ Cricket, and has been an international TV commentator at this World Cup.
1990s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Kirsty Flavell (nee. Bond)
Flavell is aright-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in 6 Test matches and 38 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1988 and 1996. Flavell has previously been a member of the New Zealand team's selection panel.
Fun fact: Flavell was the first woman to score a double century in a women's Test match
1992
CRICKET WORLD CUP
Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 22 February to 25 March 1992, and finished with Pakistan beating England by 22 runs in the final to become the World Cup champions for the first time. 1992 World Cup is remembered for the controversial "Rain Rule" which also ended South Africa's best chance of winning the world cup.
This highlight real captures the essence that the CWC bought Lancaster park.
1997
CRICKET IN THE 90s
Along with the advancement of the 90s came the ever-growing support for cricket in the region as pictured here.
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Shane Bond
Bond is described as "New Zealand's best fast bowler since Sir Richard Hadlee". Before becoming an international player he was a police officer based in Christchurch.
Fun fact: Bond attended Papanui High School.
Michael Papps
In October 2016, Papps became the first player to score 10,000 runs in the Plunket Shield.
Fun fact : Papps also became the oldest New Zealand batsman to score a triple century in first-class cricket.
Haidee Tiffen MNZM
Tiffen played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium. She appeared in 2 Test matches for New Zealand.
Tiffen was also head coach for New Zealand women's team from April 2015 to March 2019.
Fun fact : Tiffen was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2011 New Year Honours, for services to women's cricket.
Peter Fulton
New Zealand international cricketer who played for Canterbury at domestic level. Fulton previously held the position as Batting Coach for the Black Caps.
Fun fact : Fulton is currently the Head Coach at Canterbury Cricket.
Maria Fahey
Fahey was a member of the highly successful Timaru Girls' High School team during the late 1990s, and was part of the New Zealand Cricket Academy in 2002. Fahey is a former Canterbury Magicians Coach and has been coach of ACA Cricket Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
Amy Satterthwaite
Satterthwaite grew up in Culverden in north Canterbury. Satterthwaite has captained New Zealand twice in One Day International cricket, the first against Ireland in 2010 and the second against Pakistan in 2016.
Fun fact : In July 2020, Satterthwaite was appointed as the vice-captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team.
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Peter Fulton
New Zealand international cricketer who played for Canterbury at domestic level. Was previously, the Black Caps Batting Coach.
Fun fact : Fulton is currently the Head Coach at Canterbury Cricket.
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Maria Fahey
Fahey was a member of the highly successful Timaru Girls' High School team during the late 1990s, and was part of the New Zealand Cricket Academy in 2002. Fahey is a former Canterbury Magicians Coach and has been coach of Cricket Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Amy Satterthwaite
Satterthwaite grew up in Culverden in north Canterbury. Satterthwaite has captained New Zealand twice in One Day International cricket, the first against Ireland in 2010 and the second against Pakistan in 2016.
Fun fact : In July 2020, Satterthwaite was appointed as the vice-captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Shane Bond
Bond is described as "New Zealand's best fast bowler since Sir Richard Hadlee". Before becoming an international player he was a police officer based in Christchurch.
Fun fact: Bond attended Papanui High School
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Michael Papps
In October 2016, he became the first player to score 10,000 runs in the Plunket Shield.
Fun fact : Papps also became the oldest New Zealand batsman to score a triple century in first-class cricket.
2000s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Haidee Tiffen MNZM
She was head coach for New Zealand women's team from April 2015 to March 2019 attended Timaru Girls' High School, where she was head girl in 1997.
Fun fact : Tiffen was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2011 New Year Honours, for services to women's cricket.
2000s
2012
CHRISTCHURCH METRO CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
The clubs purpose is to lead, manage, develop and foster adult and youth cricket throughout Christchurch.
2022
SIR RICHARD HADLEE SPORTS CENTRE OPENED
The Sir Richard Hadlee Center opens the first Christchurch central indoor cricket facility..
ensuring future generations of cricketers can grow and develop.
REFERENCES
3) Arthur Sims The New Zealand Electronic Text Collection - https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/ReeWasI-fig-ReeWasIP005a.html
4) R C Blunt, member of the New Zealand representative cricket team. Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints
5) Cricket at Lancaster Park, playing for the Plunket Shield, Christchurch. Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives. Ref: 1/1-004268-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22797152
1) Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga ref#Reference: AAQT 6539 W3537 box 17 CN 852
2) Cricket at Lancaster Park, playing for the Plunket Shield, Christchurch. Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives. Ref: 1/1-004268-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22797152
6) Auckland Women and Canterbury Women, Christchurch c.1930s. (credit NZ cricket museum) Women's cricket. England v N.Z. Lancaster Park, Feb 16th & 18th [1935]. Ref: Eph-D-CRICKET-1935-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23075941
7) P Moore - Miss P N Moore, representative of the New Zealand women's cricket team 1966. Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-195682-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22339540
1) Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga ref#Reference: AAQT 6539 W3537 box 17 CN 852
2) Cricket at Lancaster Park, playing for the Plunket Shield, Christchurch. Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives. Ref: 1/1-004268-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22797152
3) Arthur Sims The New Zealand Electronic Text Collection - https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/ReeWasI-fig-ReeWasIP005a.html
4) R C Blunt, member of the New Zealand representative cricket team. Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints
5) Cricket at Lancaster Park, playing for the Plunket Shield, Christchurch. Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives. Ref: 1/1-004268-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22797152
6) Auckland Women and Canterbury Women, Christchurch c.1930s. (credit NZ cricket museum) Women's cricket. England v N.Z. Lancaster Park, Feb 16th & 18th [1935]. Ref: Eph-D-CRICKET-1935-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23075941
7) P Moore - Miss P N Moore, representative of the New Zealand women's cricket team 1966. Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-195682-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22339540
1877
CANTERBURY COUNTRY CRICKET ASSOCIATION FORMED
The club's vision is: to be the leader of community cricket in Canterbury.
2015
CRICKET WORLD CUP
Jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March 2015, Hagley Oval was put on a world stage hosting 20,000 people.
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Ann McKenna
New Zealand former cricketer and field hockey player. McKenna first represented New Zealand at hockey, doing so twice in 1967 and 1971. Ann played 14 ODI matches scoring 214 runs.
Fun fact : McKenna made her debut at age 40 years and 241 days old against England Women on Jun 24, 1984.
Paul McEwan MNZM
McEwan is a former New Zealand Test and ODI cricketer who played in four Tests and seventeen ODIs from 1980 to 1985.
Fun fact : In the early 1990s, he set up the Canterbury Neonatal Unit Trust. In the 2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to neonatal care.
Rod Latham
Latham played domestic cricket for Canterbury, and played four Tests and 33 One Day Internationals for New Zealand. He also played rugby union for Canterbury. He was born in Christchurch. Latham's son Tom Latham has also played cricket for New Zealand.
Susan Brown
Brown appeared in 6 Test matches and 18 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1979 and 1986.
Catherine Campbell
The 2000 final, in which she took the important wicket of Zoe Goss to keep the heat on the Aussies, was her last international. She also had a couple of stints as White Ferns manager.
Fun fact : She played at four World Cups over 12 years, earning the nickname “Dot” for her miserly off-spin.
Debbie Hockley
Hockley was one of only three New Zealanders inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, alongside Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. Hockley, a trained physiotherapist, and was the first woman president of NZ Cricket, and has been an international TV commentator within cricket.
Fun fact : Hockley was the very first woman president of NZ Cricket.
Lesley Jean Murdoch ONZM MBE
New Zealand former cricketer and field hockey player. Murdoch was a commentator for Sky Network Television calling netball, hockey and cricket. Murdoch was also a sideline reporter for Radio Sport during rugby matches at AMI Stadium and hosted a Saturday morning sports show on Christchurch's Newstalk ZB.
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Ann McKenna
New Zealand former cricketer and field hockey player. She first represented New Zealand at hockey, doing so twice in 1967 and 1971. Ann played 14 ODI matches scoring 214 runs.
Fun fact : Made her debut at age 40 years and 241 days old against England Women on Jun 24, 1984.
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Susan Brown
She appeared in 6 Test matches and 18 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1979 and 1986
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Catherine Campbell
The 2000 final, in which she took the important wicket of Zoe Goss to keep the heat on the Aussies, was her last international. She also had a couple of stints as White Ferns manager.
Fun fact : She played at four World Cups over 12 years, earning the nickname “Dot” for her miserly off-spin.
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Rod Latham
He played domestic cricket for Canterbury, and played four Tests and 33 One Day Internationals for New Zealand. He also played rugby union for Canterbury. He was born in Christchurch. Latham's son Tom Latham has also played cricket for New Zealand
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Paul McEwan MNZM
McEwan is a former New Zealand Test and ODI cricketer who played in four Tests and seventeen ODIs from 1980 to 1985
Fun fact : In the early 1990s, he set up the Canterbury Neonatal Unit Trust. In the 2022 Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to neonatal care.
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Debbie Hockley
Hockley was one of only three New Zealanders inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, alongside Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. Hockley, a trained physiotherapist, and was the first woman president of NZ Cricket, and has been an international TV commentator within cricket.
Fun fact : Hockley was the very first woman president of NZ Cricket
1980s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Lesley Jean Murdoch ONZM MBE
New Zealand former cricketer and field hockey player. Murdoch was a commentator for Sky Network Television calling netball, hockey and cricket. Murdoch was also a sideline reporter for Radio Sport during rugby matches at AMI Stadium and hosted a Saturday morning sports show on Christchurch's Newstalk ZB.
2022
ICC WOMEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP FINAL
Hagley Oval hits the world stage in International Womens cricket..
hosting 5 matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022, including a Semi-Final and the Final on Sunday 3 April 2022.
1961
CHRISTCHURCH JUNIOR CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOUNDED
The Associations purpose is to provide the children of Christchurch with the foundation for lifelong participation, enjoyment and success in Cricket.
1970s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Susan Rattray
Rattray played 15 One Day Internationals for the New Zealand International XI at the two World Cups that they appeared at, in 1973 and 1982, and was the only player to appear for NZ at both tournaments.
Jackie Lord
Lord was a right-arm leg break bowler. She appeared in 15 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1966 and 1982.
Fun fact : Lord holds the record for the best bowling figures in the Women's Cricket World Cup history, taking 6/10 against India on 14 January 1982.
Sir Richard Hadlee MBE
Hadlee is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, and amongst the very finest fast bowlers. A bowling all-rounder, in an 86-Test career he took 431 wickets (at the time the world record),
Fun fact : Hadlee was the first bowler in the World to pass 400 wickets.
1970s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Susan Rattray
She played 15 One Day Internationals for International XI at the two World Cups that they appeared at, in 1973 and 1982, and was the only player to appear for the side at both tournaments.
1970s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Sir Richard Hadlee MBE
Hadlee is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, and amongst the very finest fast bowlers A bowling all-rounder, in an 86-Test career he took 431 wickets (at the time the world record),
Fun fact : Hadlee was the first bowler in the World to pass 400 wickets.
1970s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Jackie Lord
Lord was a right-arm leg break bowler. She appeared in 15 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals for New Zealand between 1966 and 1982
Fun fact : Lord holds the record for the best bowling figures in the Women's Cricket World Cup history, taking 6/10 against India on 14 January 1982.
1960s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Graham Dowling OBE
In the 1987 New Year Honours, Dowling was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to cricket. Dowling captained New Zealand in 19 of his 39 Tests, including New Zealand's first Test series win (against Pakistan). He led Canterbury to New Zealand's inaugural One Day competition in 1971-72.
Fun fact : He led New Zealand to its first victory in a Test series, against Pakistan in November 1969.
Shirley Cowles
Shirley played 7 tests and 5 ODIs for the NZ WHITE FERNS between 1969 and 1977. She was a member of the NZ team for the inaugural World Cup in 1973.
Richard Motz
He was the first bowler for New Zealand to take 100 wickets in Test cricket.
Fun fact : He was educated at North New Brighton primary school and Linwood High School.
Patricia Moore
Was an all-rounder, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm medium. She appeared in two Test matches for New Zealand, one in 1961 and one in 1966.
1960s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Graham Dowling OBE
Dowling captained New Zealand in 19 of his 39 Tests, including New Zealand's first Test series win (against Pakistan). He led Canterbury to New Zealand's inaugural One Day competition in 1971-72.
In the 1987 New Year Honours, Dowling was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to cricket.
Fun fact : He led New Zealand to its first victory in a Test series, against Pakistan in November 1969
1960s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Richard Motz
He was the first bowler for New Zealand to take 100 wickets in Test cricket.
Fun fact : He was educated at North New Brighton primary school and Linwood High School.
1960s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Shirley Cowles
Shirley played 7 tests and 5 ODIs for the NZ WHITE FERNS between 1969 and 1977. She was a member of the NZ team for the inaugural World Cup in 1973.
1960s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Patricia Moore
Was an all-rounder, batting left-handed and bowling right-arm medium. She appeared in two Test matches for New Zealand, one in 1961 and one in 1966.
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Andrew Ellis
Ellis played 26 State Championship games for Canterbury. In November 2017, he scored his 5,000th run for Canterbury in first-class cricket in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season. Ellis is also currently the Canterbury Regional Manager at High Performance Sport New Zealand
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Todd Astle
Astle began his cricket career as an opening batsman, but over time morphed into an all-rounder with his leg spin bowling.
Fun fact : In October 2019, during the Plunket Shield match against Wellington, Astle became the first bowler for Canterbury to take 300 first-class wickets.
Erin Birmingham
Bermingham played 145 matches at first class and A-list one-day matches, and 118 matches of Twenty20; include in this stat was 102 matches for the Magicians.
She played in 65 Internationals for the White Ferns.
Amy Satterthwaite
Satterthwaite grew up in Culverden in north Canterbury. Satterthwaite has captained New Zealand twice in One Day International cricket, the first against Ireland in 2010 and the second against Pakistan in 2016.
Fun fact : In July 2020, Satterthwaite was appointed as the vice-captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team.
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Andrew Ellis
In first-class cricket, Ellis played 26 State Championship games for Canterbury. In November 2017, he scored his 5,000th run for Canterbury in first-class cricket in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season. Currently Ellis is the Canterbury Regional Manager at High Performance Sport New Zealand.
Erin Birmingham
Bermingham played 145 matches at first class and A-list one-day matches, and 118 matches of Twenty20; include in this stat was 102 matches for the Magicians.
She played in 65 Internationals for the White Ferns.
Todd Astle
Astle began his cricket career as an opening batsman, but over time morphed into an all-rounder with his leg spin bowling.
Fun fact : In October 2019, during the Plunket Shield match against Wellington, Astle became the first bowler for Canterbury to take 300 first-class wickets.
Erin Birmingham
Bermingham played 145 matches at first class and A-list one-day matches, and 118 matches of Twenty20; include in this stat was 102 matches for the Magicians.
She played in 65 Internationals for the White Ferns.
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Erin Birmingham
Bermingham played 145 matches at first class and A-list one-day matches, and 118 matches of Twenty20; include in this stat was 102 matches for the Magicians.
She played in 65 Internationals for the White Ferns.
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Amy Satterthwaite
Satterthwaite has captained New Zealand twice in One Day International cricket, the first against Ireland in 2010 and the second against Pakistan in 2016. In July 2020, Satterthwaite was appointed as the vice-captain of the New Zealand women's cricket team.
Fun fact : She grew up in Culverden in north Canterbury
2010s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Andrew Ellis
In first-class cricket, Ellis played 26 State Championship games for Canterbury. In November 2017, he scored his 5,000th run for Canterbury in first-class cricket in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season. Currently Ellis is the Canterbury Regional Manager at High Performance Sport New Zealand.
Todd Astle
Astle began his cricket career as an opening batsman, but over time morphed into an all-rounder with his leg spin bowling.
Fun fact : In October 2019, during the Plunket Shield match against Wellington, Astle became the first bowler for Canterbury to take 300 first-class wickets.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Frances Mackay
Mackay is a right hand batter who currently represents Canterbury. In February 2022, she was named in New Zealand's team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Matt Henry
Henry has played for Canterbury in New Zealand domestic cricket since 2011, making his first-class cricket debut in the 2010–11 Plunket Shield against Wellington in March 2011.
Tom Latham
Latham who was born and bred here in Christchurch is vice-captain of the New Zealand cricket team in Tests and ODIs.
Fun fact : He is the son of another Cricketing great, Rod Latham.
Henry Nicholls
Nicholls made his Test debut on 12 February 2016 against Australia. Known for his aggressive left handed batting skills, he currently represents the New Zealand national team and plays for Canterbury in domestic first-class cricket.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Frances Mackay
Mackay is a right hand batter who currently represents Canterbury. In February 2022, she was named in New Zealand's team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
Tom Latham
Latham who was born and bred here in Christchurch is vice-captain of the New Zealand cricket team in Tests and ODIs.
Fun fact : He is the son of another Cricketing great, Rod Latham.
Matt Henry
Henry has played for Canterbury in New Zealand domestic cricket since 2011, making his first-class cricket debut in the 2010–11 Plunket Shield against Wellington in March 2011.
Henry Nicholls
Nicholls made his Test debut on 12 February 2016 against Australia. Known for his aggressive left handed batting skills, he currently represents the New Zealand national team and plays for Canterbury in domestic first-class cricket.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Tom Latham
Latham who was born and bred here in Christchurch is vice-captain of the New Zealand cricket team in Tests and ODIs.
Fun fact : He is the son of another Cricketing great, Rod Latham.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Henry Nicholls
Nicholls made his Test debut on 12 February 2016 against Australia. Known for his aggressive left handed batting skills, he currently represents the New Zealand national team and plays for Canterbury in domestic first-class cricket.
2020s
PLAYERS OF THE DECADE:
Frances Mackay
Mackay is a right hand batter who currently represents Canterbury. In February 2022, she was named in New Zealand's team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
Matt Henry
Henry has played for Canterbury in New Zealand domestic cricket since 2011, making his first-class cricket debut in the 2010–11 Plunket Shield against Wellington in March 2011.