2019/20 Aotearoa Women Development Contracts (The Basics)
New Zealand Cricket have dropped their list of eight kiwi cricketers who have earned 'Development Contracts' to sit below the contracted group of White Ferns.
Jah Bless The Caribbean: More Kiwis In the 2020 CPL
After breaking down the initial group of Aoteaoa cricketers who will play in the 2020 Caribbean Premier League, it appears that a few more kiwis have been added and that only doubles the funk.
2020 Aotearoa Cricket Landscape: Seamers and Seam Things
When Aotearoa's Blackcaps resume their international cricket shenanigans sometime soon-ish, we will be entering an enticing period where the seam bowling crop should be as deep as it has ever been.
Jah Bless The Caribbean: Kiwis In The 2020 CPL
T20 tournaments around the world tend not to offer much funk for yours truly, other than laying down some context for Blackcaps T20I matters.
Domestic Cricket Daily: Movers and Groovers
Domestic cricket contracts have been flying across Aotearoa via carrier kea over the past few weeks as the six major cricket gatherers sorted out their list of players for the 2020/21 cricket season.
The 2020 Kiwi-African 1st 11
Aotearoa has an illustrious history of receiving cricketing assistance from those in Africa and we're now seeing the cycles change.
A Quick Geeze At How The Blackcaps’ World T20 Cycle’s Been Going
There’s a T20 World Cup coming up. Not sure when exactly since it’s becoming increasingly likely that the tournament in Australia in October will be postponed – with the IPL keen to take that spot on the ICC schedule instead because for one thing it’s much easier to host a domestic competition than an international one and then also, you know, because the BCCI usually tend to get their way with these things.
How Far Up The All-Time Test Run Scorer’s Chart Can Kane Williamson Get?
Kane Williamson is going to break all of New Zealand’s relevant batting records. If only you had a dollar for every time you heard somebody say that, right? From the most knowledgeable of commentators and pundits to Jerry down at the pub, Kane Williamson’s greatness is non-negotiable at this point.
Surveying A Messy Decade of Blackcaps Test Spinnership
Rightio then friends. We’ve looked at the disparity between spin and seam in New Zealand conditions and it’s equal and opposite disparity in foreign conditions. We’ve also looked deeper into the general bastard of a time that spinners have had in Aotearoa lately.
Katie Gurrey May Be The Best Batting Prospect In Aotearoa
The last week saw NZC drop some award things and as mundane as that was, Northern Spirit's Katie Gurrey snatching two awards caught my eye as she doubled-down on being the best women's cricket prospect in Aotearoa.
Further Exploring The Perils Of Test Match Spin Bowling In Aotearoa
Shane Warne’s numbers here are so immense that there is actually only one New Zealand spinner with more wickets within these shores than him: Daniel Vettori. Dipak Patel does tie Warney with 49 wickets but at an average that’s nearly double what ol’ flipper king managed.
Aotearoa's State of Spin: Wellington Firebirds, Canterbury and Otago Volts
Within Auckland Aces, Northern Districts Knights and Central Districts Stags sit the best spinners in Aotearoa and that doesn't leave much space for new growth.
Aotearoa's State of Spin: Auckland Aces,Northern Districts Knights and Central Districts Stags.
Up top, the spin situation in Aotearoa was impacted by the Blackcaps summer of transition and transformation to tidy itself up a wee bit.
The Spark Sport Cricket Era Is Upon Us... So What Can We Expect?
When lockdown began Sky Sport NZ were rounding down the final year of their domestic cricket coverage. As lockdown comes to an end we’ve now officially begun the Spark Sport Era.
Enjoying the Kiwi Sporting Excellence of Jeetan Patel
Any discussion around Aotearoa's greatest cricketers ever will obviously focus on what those lads have done for the Aotearoa Blackcaps, understandably so.
Exploring The Big Ol’ Disparity Between Blackcaps Home vs Away Performances
The thing about Test cricket is that it’s a lot easier to win games at home than it is away. Sorta goes without saying, really.
2020 Kiwi County Tour: What Could Have Been
As the leaves dip off their trees and the chilly breeze blows in days of rain, it doesn't look like this winter will involve much Kiwi County Tour cricket.
Joseph Parker And Eddie Hearn Discuss What The Future May Hold...
After the crisis comes the recovery, the picking up of the pieces and getting back to something equating normality. For Joseph Parker that means getting into the ring and fighting.
Wait on, What Has Corey Anderson Been Up To?
Since making his First-Class cricket debut as a 16-year-old , there have been moments when Corey Anderson showcased his prodigal talents.
The Nuance In Devon Conway's Blackcaps Chase
On the 28th day of August, 28-year-old Devon Conway will be 29-years-old and he'll be eligible to represent Aotearoa on a cricket field.