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Bangladesh wallop New Zealand in historic test match win
Tuesday 4 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 5: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings 169 all out (Young 69, Taylor 40, Ebadot 6/46, Taskin 3/36) Bangladesh 2nd innings 40/2 (Shanto 17, Mominul 13*). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Ebadot paves way for team victory
Monday 3 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 4: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings (Young 69, Taylor 33*, Ebadot 4/39). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
‘David-esque’ Bangla Tigers keep ‘Goliath’ Blackcaps at bay on day three
Monday 3 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 3 - New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 401/6 (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Wagner 3/98, Boult 3/61). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Bangladesh boss Blackcaps on day two
Sunday 2 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 2: New Zealand 328 all out (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 75, Shoriful Islam 3/69, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 175/2 (Mahmudul Joy 70*, Najmul Shanto 64, Wagner 2/27). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, NZ.
Classy Conway’s century makes it New Zealand’s day
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 1 - New Zealand 258/5 (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 32*, )
Tamariki Kanga crowned Mauke Volleyball champs
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Volleyball
The Mauke Volleyball Tournament got underway at the Taunganui hard courts situated at the harbour, “blessed” with some cooling light showers, on the morning of Boxing Day.
De Kock quits test cricket
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock won’t be playing in the two tests against the Black Caps here next month after his shock retirement from the test arena.
League confirms Nines tournament
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League is set to kick off their 2022 season with the annual Nines in Paradise tournament next week.
Stacked victorious at Touch comp
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
There were thrills and spills with a magical ocean view at the annual Boxing Day Touch tournament held on Monday, at a new venue this year – Nukupure Park in Muri.
Stage set for Boxing Day Touch
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Eight teams have registered for the Cook Islands Touch Association’s annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament.
What do fans want to see this Christmas?
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
RNZ’s Hamish Bidwell unpacks a few ways the sporting world can give back to New Zealand sports fans this Christmas.
CISNOC ready for challenges and fun in 2022
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) have had a big year of bringing the community together through numerous sporting events.
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
Nikao complete clean sweep
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak took home the 2021 Knock Out Cup on Saturday after their glorious 3-0 win over Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s division, taking home both the 2021 Round Cup champions title and the Knock Out Cup title after 12 long years.
Battle of the giants
Saturday 18 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After last week’s semi-finals that delivered multiple surprises, there is a lot to look forwards to in today’s Knock Out Cup Finals at CIFA Complex in Matavera, where 2021 Round Cup holders Nikao Sokattak will meet Tupapa Maraerenga in the premier men’s finals.
Junior grades ready for finals
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Exciting battles are expected in the curtain raiser clashes between age group teams in lead up to the much-anticipated premier men’s and women’s Knockout Cup finals this Saturday.
Football festival spreads Christmas cheer
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Football, Sports
A ‘Jingle Jangles Football Festival’ was held in the spirit of Christmas on Tuesday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, for young aspiring football stars.
CIFA prepares for Qatar meet
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Knockout Cup finals this Saturday will serve as the selection ground for the national men’s team to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ OFC preliminary competition in Qatar in March, 2022.
Boxing Day Touch Tournament
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Cook Islands Touch Association will carry on their festive tradition with the Boxing Day Touch Tournament, and for the first time will be holding it at the Ngatangiia Field for a day full of family fun and friendly competition.
Grassroots KO Cup final decider today
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
It has been an exciting couple of months for grassroots football - but today’s the day.
