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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, 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.
Cricket World Cup: Is this the year for the Black Caps?
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Do you know what happens when you boil milk? The cream rises to the top. I like this format for world cups where every team plays the other as weather permitting the very best make it to the semifinals. By Rahul Patil. Twitter - @rahulpatilnz
Tupapa teams lead cricket comp
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Tupapa Young Gunz and Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the men’s and women’s competition after two rounds of Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 domestic season with third round to be held today.
Turangi leads T20 domestic comp
Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 domestic season kicked off last Saturday, September 16, with exciting matches set to take place in round two on Saturday.
CICA women register first T20I win
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands women’s cricket team recently returned from the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier played in Vanuatu. Rahul Patil writes the story of a team that learnt a lot and will be richer for the experience.
Cricket Domestic season starts, Women’s team return from international game
Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The T20 Domestic Season starts tomorrow (September 16) with the Men’s opening match.
CICA names women’s team for T20 World Cup Qualifier
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) has named the final squad that will participate in the East Asia Pacific qualifying tournament, to be played from September 1 to 8 in Vanuatu.
National women's cricket gets overseas help
Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands women’s cricket team have started their training for the ICC T20 Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifier which will be played in Vanuatu in August.
Cook Islands women’s team to compete in T20 World Cup qualifier
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
After a successful campaign in the men’s T20 World Cup qualifier last year, it is now the turn of the Cook Islands women’s cricket team to travel overseas and compete on an international stage.
Aitutaki cricket swing back into action
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
After nearly a decade long break, cricket is swinging back in action on the island of Aitutaki. The 2022 season marked the island’s third year in reviving the sport “that most Aitutakians love to play and watch”, said Daniel Mataiti, president of Aitutaki Cricket Association.
