Canterbury sound off at Auckland after abandoned Plunket Shield matchNZC Auckland batsman Matt McEwan was hit by a delivery that reared up four balls before their match against Canterbury was abandoned. Canterbury have accused Auckland of deliberately batting negatively in a feisty abandoned Plunket Shield match. KAI SCHWOERER/GETTY IMAGES Auckland wicketkeeper Ben Horne speaks with umpire John Dempsey during the abandoned Plunket Shield match against Canterbury at Rangiora's Mainpower Oval. He said they deliberately batted negatively to try and have the match abandoned. KAI SCHWOERER/GETTY IMAGES Canterbury skipper Andrew Ellis ducks under a bouncer against Auckland at Rangiora's Mainpower Oval.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2018 22:54 UTC