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The most beautiful feeling': how cricket helped former refugee find acceptance

As a boy playing in the streets of Pakistan, and later as a refugee in Sri Lanka, cricket has been a central part of Ehtisham Ahmed’s life. Now, the sport he loves is helping him pave a future.Where Ahmed grew up in Pakistan, cricket grounds were rare, and clubs expensive and inaccessible.”We put wickets on the street and played with a cheap bat and a soft ball. I played with the street boys, neighbours and friends.”He created a small team and started playing against other teams in an info...

Dream11Super Smash at Saxton Oval

A smashing day for Dream11 Super Smash at Saxton Oval! So cool to see everyone having so much fun. We'll have even more pics to come tomorrow... ...

Junior Nyxons

Our junior Nyxons Team have had an incredible week going unbeaten throughout the Christchurch festival.Coach Tony Pratt has said that the team have gone from strength to strength in both batting and bowling and all have made contributions throughout the week.Game 1CCC U13 - 3/110Nelson - 1/111Game 2Canterbury Country - 8/68Nelson - 3/195Game 3Christchurch - 6/128Nelson - 4/152Game 4Christchurch - 7/118Nelson - 0/166Congratulation girls!...