Former New Zealand opening batsman Matthew Bell today retired from all forms of cricket.

Black Caps all rounder Jacob Oram has been fined $400 for showing serious dissent towards an umpire's decision in domestic cricket.

Northern Districts came back from the edge of defeat to beat Auckland by two runs with 10 balls left yesterday.

Auckland begin their pursuit of more cricketing silverware on Sunday with a strong squad bolstered by the presence of Lou Vincent.

Former international Mark Gillespie is set to turn out for Wellington for the first time this summer.

Michael Bates produced an opening over that dreams are made of as Auckland won the HRV Cup final yesterday.

Ross Taylor and Adam Milne return from New Zealand duty to play for CD against Auckland in the HRV Cup final on Sunday.

Northerns Districts powered to an eight-wicket win over Canterbury in a domestic Twenty20 cricket match at Hamilton tonight.