An exciting young pace prospect has secured the final ACES contract for the 2023/24 season. 19-year old Yahya Zeb, who plays his club cricket for Eden Roskill, received the 16th and final contract for the ACES. Daniel Archer, Auckland Cricket’s Director of Performance and Talent, says the fast bowler has impressed with his commitment over the last few seasons. “Yahya … Read More

ACES legspinning maestro Adithya Ashok has been called up to the BLACKCAPS squad for the T20I tour of the UAE in August. 20-year old Ashok has been a standout performer in all formats for the ACES over the last two seasons. He was a consistent performer in the Super Smash, claiming seven wickets and producing match-turning spells. BLACKCAPS coach Gary … Read More

One of the most dynamic and exciting wicketkeeper-batsmen is set to join the ACES as the first round of 2023/24 domestic contracts are announced. Cam Fletcher, originally born and raised in Auckland, will move back home to represent his hometown for the first time since U19 age-group cricket. Fletcher, who has been one of the standout players in domestic cricket … Read More

Former ACES bowling all-rounder, Donovan Grobbelaar, has been appointed as the new Performance and Talent Coach for his former team. “I feel incredibly honoured to be appointed. Having been part of the team for many seasons, this role holds immense personal significance for me. It’s a natural progression in my coaching journey and a chance to give back to the … Read More

New Zealand Cricket has announced its male contract list for the 2023/24 season with some familiar Auckland faces, plus a returning prodigal son, making the cut. Attacking opening batter Finn Allen has announced he will return to the ACES after three seasons playing for the Wellington Firebirds. He joins the NZC contract list after establishing himself in the top order … Read More

After a successful career spanning seven seasons, Auckland ACES wicketkeeper/batsman Ben Horne has announced his retirement from professional cricket. 29-year old Horne has been a mainstay in the ACES lineup in all three formats since breaking into the starting XI at the end of 2016. His nimble wicketkeeping and hard hitting batting has been integral to the ACES’ success in … Read More

After 6 months of some good, some bad, and some unlucky cricket, the ACES ended their 2022/23 season down in Nelson with a rescheduled round five match against Central Stags. Going into this match the ACES were sitting at 5th on the table, with a win potentially lifting them to 3rd at the very best, but otherwise with no hope … Read More

The 2022/23 ACES season concludes, finally, with the rescheduled round five match against Central Districts, now played at Saxton Oval in Nelson.   While it hasn’t been the season the ACES have hoped for in any of the competitions, the Plunket Shield has seen arguably the best cricket the ACES have offered, especially since the resumption of the competition in … Read More

ACES offspinner Will Somerville will retire from professional cricket following the final Plunket Shield match of the season, played from April 1-4 in Nelson against the Central Stags. 38-year old Somerville made his first class debut for Otago in 2004/05 before moving to Australia and representing New South Wales in all three formats between 2014/15 and 2017/18. Moving to Auckland … Read More

After a summer of ups and downs, fine weather and (lots of) rain, the end of the home summer for the ACES is finally here, back where it began at Eden Park Kennards Hire Community Oval. Since the resumption of the Plunket Shield the ACES have played some very fine cricket without getting over the line for much needed wins. The … Read More