The Murky Mangroves of Ajaz Patel Bowling in Aotearoa
Fresh off a 10 wicket innings, Ajaz Patel returned to Aotearoa where he wasn't required for a Bay Oval Test that wasn't your regular kiwi seamer deck.
Aotearoa vs Bangladesh: Congrats Bangladesh (Five Key Things From The First Test)
As I announced that Bangladesh would be Test match food for the Blackcaps in this tour - just as most touring Asian teams have been - I'm fairly chuffed to have this Bangladesh group grab a win on Aotearoa soil.
Finn Allen Is Aotearoa's Funkiest Domestic Cricketer
Finn Allen will be playing in one of two Ford Trophy games today as Wellington come up against Auckland again and Allen will be out to back up his 86 runs @ 156sr that gave Wellington a hot start, reaching 307/9 only for George Worker and Mark Chapman to bang centuries for victory.
Luteru 'Ross' Taylor Retires From International Cricket
Luteru 'Ross' Taylor announced that he'll soon be retiring from international cricket and many things are ending/beginning at the moment so praise God, Jah, Buddha and Allah for how cycles come around.
Aotearoa vs Bangladesh: First Test Preview
Aotearoa's Blackcaps are back for Test cricket in Earth's greatest country with the first of two Tests against Bangladesh to spark up 2022.
2021/22 Men's Super Smash: Wellington Firebirds Chasing Three Super Smash Championships In A Row
After bagging back to back Super Smash men's championships, Wellington Firebirds are 2-3 to start this summer's tournament.
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: Wellington Blaze Are Still Really Good
Only one Super Smash women's team remains undefeated after Wellington Blaze grabbed a win over Otago Sparks.
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: Otago Sparks Keep On Groovin'
In their first game of the Super Smash, Otago Sparks enjoyed 13 runs @ 130sr and 4w @ 5rpo from White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen. No dramas without Jensen as Otago have won every game since and continue to be the funkiest team in kiwi cricket.
2021/22 Men's Super Smash: Christmas Day Check In
Two Super Smash Men's games went down prior to Christmas day with Northern sealing the epic win over Canterbury and Auckland taking a win from their trip down to Wellington.
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: Christmas Day Check In
Two Super Smash Women's games went down prior to Christmas Day with Canterbury defeating Northern and then Wellington defended home turf against Auckland.
Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora II: The Reaction
Joseph Parker came in for his rematch with Derek Chisora weighing four and a half kilograms more than he had in their initial fight back in May. 113.9kg: the heaviest he’s ever been for a fight by a comfortable margin, topping his 111.9kg against Andy Ruiz in 2016
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: Five Notes Ahead Of Christmas
The stuttering start to Women’s Super Smash in Aotearoa has created a weird points table where three teams are undefeated (Otago, Wellington, Auckland) and two teams are yet to win a game (Central, Northern).
2021/22 Men's Super Smash: Five Notes Ahead Of Christmas
As we approach the good vibes only season, we dive deeper into Super Smash. The games flow swiftly and every few days over the peak Super Smash period, I'll pop up with five notes to ponder across both competitions.
Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora II: The Preview
Fighters say all sorts of wild things in the lead up to their bouts, particularly when those bouts are on pay per view broadcasts. Gotta take all of that chat with a grain of salt...especially when it’s Joseph Parker.
How Does Ajaz Patel Stack Up Against Past Blackcaps Test Spinners?
Ten wickets in a single innings will do some wild things to your stats. Almost a third of Ajaz Patel’s current Test wicket tally was taken in his eleventh match: the (heavy) loss to India at Mumbai, the city of his birth. The West Auckland Prince of Mumbai with 14 wickets in that one.
Touching Base With The White Ferns Top Tier (Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr)
With a home World Cup lurking on the horizon, it's safe to say that this is a massive summer of Aotearoa women's cricket.
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: The Differing Journeys of CD Hinds and Otago Sparks
In pondering how to wrap up the Women's Super Smash action from the past weekend, another Otago Sparks win and Central Hinds loss signaled two teams heading in two different directions.
Blackcaps vs India: Test Series Debrief
After a gritty draw in Aotearoa's first Test vs India, the trip down to Mumbai for the second Test didn't quite pan out as well.
2021/22 Women's Super Smash: Otago Sparks Optimism Manifested
Earlier this year I wrote about Otago Sparks optimism as they came out of last summer with a 3-17 record across Hallyburton Johnston Shield and Super Smash. This summer the vibe is vastly different and the seed of optimism has started to sprout into a fun kiwi cricket team.
Blackcaps vs India: Drawn First Test, On To The Nek
Another game of international cricket and another opportunity to see Aotearoa's Blackcaps showcase all the same traits that have been instrumental in success across all formats.