Cricket
CICA bolsters coaching staff
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has appointed former Samoan international Ian West as its New Zealand development officer and national team’s assistant coach.
Super Slam swings into action
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Weather permitting, the 2024 Rarotonga Super Slam Competition’s first round will start today.
Cricket Association looks at more team development
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is developing a New Zealand based training programme for their players, to work in conjunction with their local programme.
Landmark tour for Cook Islands Cricket
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket national teams have recently completed a historic New Zealand tour with a series of programmes, says association president Grant Walker.
Cooks women take fifth place at Pacific Cup
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands National Women’s Cricket team has taken fifth place after defeating Fiji at the 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup International Women’s Tournament in Auckland.
One run heartbreak, nine wicket breeze: Cook Islands kick off Pacific Cup in style
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands made a solid start to their 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup campaign with a one-run loss and a nine-wicket win on the opening day of the tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Cook Islands aim high in Pacific Cup despite missing top bowler
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The national women’s team will be missing its top bowler in their opening 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup matches today, due to an injury.
Pacific Cup squad announced
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised the team competing in next week’s 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup - International Women’s Tournament in Auckland - starting on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).
Cook Islands Cricket scores early win in Auckland tour
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has enjoyed a strong start to the year, with the men’s team securing an early victory against Auckland University Cricket Club (AUCC) in their trial matches in New Zealand.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Cricket maps out ambitious 2024 plans
Thursday 21 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Following a strong performance in 2023, the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) is looking to grow the game’s footprint in the country.
New champions crowned
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Nikao Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns won the men’s and women’s Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup at Nikao Field and Turangi Oval on Saturday.
T20 cricket showdown
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup men’s final, while Muri Creeps will be aiming for a third consecutive title in the women’s division today.
Cricket comp heats up
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The unbeaten Nikao 1 Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns lead the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, in the Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 competition.
Tupapa Young Rookies face Redbacks
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The high flying Tupapa Young Rookies will face the Arorangi Redbacks at Raemaru Park in round six men’s cricket competition.
Cricket World Cup: Black Caps experience Indian speed breaker
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
If you have travelled on Indian roads, you must have encountered speed breakers. Also known as speed bumps they are raised areas on the road that are designed to slow down vehicles as they pass over them. In New Zealand we know them as judder bars, writes Rahul Patil.
Cricket enters round six for men
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round six of the T20 Domestic Season will see some exciting matches in the men’s division.
Domestic cricket battle intensifies
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.
Cricket World Cup: Clinical Black Caps win again
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Google tells me that Interstate 80 in Utah, United States, is the flattest straight road in the world. Before the start of the Black Caps versus the Netherlands match on Sunday, the Hyderabad pitch looked like Interstate 80. Hard, flat, and full of runs, writes Rahul Patil.
Cricket World Cup: Black Caps make a statement
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
When Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first in 34 degrees and 43 per cent humidity at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, I raised an eyebrow, writes Rahul Patil.
