Shane Bond has been appointed assistant coach for Central Districts in this summer's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition.

India beckons for Jamie How as he heads into today's Plunket Shield cricket match against Canterbury in Napier.

Former New Zealand international allrounder Brendon Diamanti has today retired from domestic cricket to spend more time with his family.

Central Districts have secured the services of English one-day international Mike Yardy for the domestic Twenty20 competition.

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has signed to play for Wellington in to the HRV Cup domestic Twenty20 competition.

Northern Districts will field three high-profile overseas players in this season's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition.

The domestic Twenty20 competition has been give a boost with some big names set to come out to New Zealand this summer.

An eight-year collective contract between New Zealand Cricket and the Players' Association was announced yesterday.

Local talent had its say when the six major associations came to finalising their contracted lists for the summer.

Northern Districts have scotched rumours that 'Freddie' Flintoff would be playing cricket here next summer.