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Aotearoa Blackcaps vs England Second Test Preview

England snared their first Test win over Aotearoa since 2015 to start the tour and snatched away any slither of World Test Championship hope in the process.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 9, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

The Differing Fates of Junior Fa, Hemi Ahio & David Nyika at Kambosos vs Haney

Three kiwi boxers fighting in the same overseas event? You don’t get that every week, that’s for sure. But old mate Lou DiBella and Bob Arum/Top Rank had a big one in Melbourne on Sunday arvo

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Written by Nick Robinson On June 7, 2022 Tagged Boxing, Junior Fa, David Nyika, Hemi Ahio

The Many Wrinkles Of Glenn Phillips' Move To Otago Volts

Back in March, Otago Daily Times reported that Glenn Phillips would venture to the deep south and join younger brother Dale at Otago Volts.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 5, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps, Domestic Cricket

Turns Out Trent Boult Is The Best Number 11 In Test Cricket

It’s easy to lump praise upon the greatness of Trent Boult. With more than 300 Test wickets to his name – and counting – at an average under 28s, and a stack of fabled swing bowling masterclasses amongst his highlights, the numbers and the memories each speak for themselves

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Written by Nick Robinson On June 1, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps, Stat Attack

Aotearoa Blackcaps vs England First Test Preview

As England look to a kiwi for fresh vibes once again, Aotearoa's Blackcaps keep on grinding.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 31, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

Aotearoa White Ferns Begin Exciting* New Era

From the blokes who brought you kiwi wahine cricket classics such as 'Poor Talent Identification', 'The White Ferns Demise' and 'Multiple Mental Health Breaks' we now have a fresh adventure in 'White Ferns Darkness Before Dawn'.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 28, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

Taking Stock Of Kane Williamson's Aotearoa Excellence

As Kane Williamson enjoys a paid holiday in India, the forces of Aotearoa appear to be aligning for another wave of Williamson excellence.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 18, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

The Curious Summer Of Ajaz Patel

Fun fact: Ajaz Patel took more wickets in his last Test than he did in all three domestic formats combined last summer.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 8, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps, Plunket Shield, Domestic Cricket

Exploring The Frances Mackay World Cup Resurgence

At the start of the Women's World Cup in Aotearoa, Frances Mackay was running drinks. A few weeks later and Mackay finished as Aotearoa's best bowler, while also impacting games with her fielding and elevating White Ferns competitive mana.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 1, 2022 Tagged White Ferns, HBJ Shield

Exploring The (Relative) Kyle Jamieson Test Plateau

Aotearoa's legendary seam attack received a timely World Test Championship boost when Kyle Jamieson burst into Test cricket with more wickets than a doosra loving spinner at your local club.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 30, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

Will Young's Timely Return To County Championship Cricket

When Aotearoa rolled through England last winter Will Young was chillin' between big runs and ensuring his comrades were adequately hydrated.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 22, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps, Kiwi County Tour

2021/22 Plunket Shield: The Fresh and Funky Lads

On the back of the 2021/22 Plunket Shield All Stars we now have a select group of 'Fresh and Funky' kiwi cricketers.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 18, 2022 Tagged Plunket Shield, Domestic Cricket

2021/22 Plunket Shield All Stars

Plunket Shield All Stars is for the blokes who rack up big runs and snare baggies of wickets when the local cricket nerd is the only geezer in attendance.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 16, 2022 Tagged Plunket Shield, Domestic Cricket

Aotearoa vs Netherlands: Onwards & Upwards

To leave something better than you found it is the mark of a fabulous human and as Luteru Taylor bows out of international cricket, Aotearoa cricket is shining like an early Autumn sunrise.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 5, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2021/22 Plunket Shield: Five Funky Trends

Everything is a bit confusing in Plunket Shield cricket and Aotearoa sports is currently sizzling, so the best way to check in with Plunket Shield mahi is to explore some key trends.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 4, 2022 Tagged Plunket Shield

Reflecting On The 2021/22 Summer Of Sophie Devine

Autumn's emerging and this brings an end to the season of Sophie Devine excellence.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 1, 2022 Tagged White Ferns, Super Smash, HBJ Shield

2021/22 Plunket Shield: Curious Cases Of Michael Bracewell, Cole McConchie & Rachin Ravindra

Cole McConchie and Rachin Ravindra are dabbling in Plunket Shield excellence, after Michael Bracewell took their batter-spinner spot in the Blackcaps.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 26, 2022 Tagged Plunket Shield, Domestic Cricket

2022 Women's World Cup: Peak White Ferns Woes

World Cups in Aotearoa are glorious and those tapped in to the joys of life were again rewarded with another fabulous cricketing encounter between Aotearoa and England at Eden Park.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 21, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

2022 Women's World Cup: Can White Ferns Win Big Games?

Aotearoa's White Ferns were solid against South Africa with good performances scattered throughout the contest and a hearty team effort on display.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 19, 2022 Tagged White Ferns, Women's World Cup

2021/22 Plunket Shield: Auckland And Northern Wins (Again)

Fresh round of Plunket Shield cricket, same Auckland and Northern vibrations. Both teams were winners last round in home territories and flourished in excursions further south.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 16, 2022 Tagged Plunket Shield, Domestic Cricket
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