NZ domestic cricket season hampered by COVID-19

Auckland [New Zealand], September 27 (ANI): All four Auckland and Northern Districts sides will miss the opening rounds of New Zealand's domestic cricket season, as the impact of Auckland's Level 3 and 4 lockdowns necessitates a pragmatic approach to the 2021-22 season, announced on Monday.

Reigning Plunket Shield champions Canterbury get the summer underway on Saturday, October 23, hosting Ross Taylor and the Central Sta