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In this cricketers opinion part of one of our finest moments in sport - read about it after receiving Memorial Moments in NZ Sport for Christmas as a child

Bob Blair, whose courage in the face of unimaginable grief became one of New Zealand sport's most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday.

Read more about how the bravery and resilience he and his teammates displayed on the 1953 tour of South Africa etched Blair’s name into sporting folklore and inspired the introduction of the Tangiwai Shield 👉 https://on.nzc.nz/4b9eCr9

https://www.cjca.org.nz/new-holiday-pre-season-offering-released-year-6-7-8-september-october/

The Journey from Junior Cricket to the highest levels can be quick - here's a great team shot including Izzy Sharp (bottom right if you needed any direction!) from 2018 when she was part of the CJCA Girls team that travelled to Auckland to play - that famous Green Helmet on display!! - Well done on a great innings today under pressure and a handy catch in the field as well!! White Ferns Canterbury Cricket South Canterbury Cricket Association

Junior keepers can do this too!!!!

🗣️ “The psychology of keepers standing up to seamers, as opposed to spin bowlers which they do routinely, is simple.

“By moving up to the stumps, keepers remove those ploys by increasing the risk of being stumped should the batter leave their crease.

“Instead, they shift the onus onto the batter’s defensive technique which, as we know, makes today’s players nervous – the many hours of practice now dedicated to hitting balls for four and six rather than combatting those which might get them out.

“For someone like Brook, who likes to move freely about the crease and use his feet to get momentum into his strokes, Blundell’s presence forced him to stay put.

“This restricted the range and power of his shot-making, thus reducing his run-rate – a master-stroke on three levels...

✍️ Derek Pringle explores the psychology behind wicketkeepers standing up to seamers, England’s struggles against New Zealand and the debate over Harry Brook’s captaincy credentials.

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31 balls, 3 runs, 5 wickets.

Quite the spell of bowling this morning from Matt Henry 🤯

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The Dixon family who are on holiday in Europe toured Lords yesterday and topped it off by witnessing the Black Caps great win this morning at the Oval - fantastic for Gemma & Rob who are both on the CJCA Executive and Jack & Cam to see this live!!!

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After a massive number of registrations since Registrations opened at 7.45am this morning there are only spaces available in year 8 - there is now a Wait List for Year 6 and 7 -

https://www.cjca.org.nz/cjca-contniues-hardship-fund-for-2026-27/

CJCA to continue Hardship Fund for 2026/27 – Christchurch Junior Cricket Association News, Uncategorized CJCA to continue Hardship Fund for 2026/27 To assist Children & Families who may find the cost of Club fees, CJCA Pre season or Festival fees the Christchurch Junior Cricket Association is continuing its Player and Family Support Fund for the 2026/27 season. Applicants are able t...