Last summer Michael Bracewell churned out 190 runs @ 19avg in Aotearoa's Plunket Shield and as a sign of the fresh vibes offered by Matariki, that campaign has resulted in a Blackcaps Test debut.
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.
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
Back in March, Otago Daily Times reported that Glenn Phillips would venture to the deep south and join younger brother Dale at Otago Volts.
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
As England look to a kiwi for fresh vibes once again, Aotearoa's Blackcaps keep on grinding.
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'.
As Kane Williamson enjoys a paid holiday in India, the forces of Aotearoa appear to be aligning for another wave of Williamson excellence.
Fun fact: Ajaz Patel took more wickets in his last Test than he did in all three domestic formats combined last summer.
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.
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.
When Aotearoa rolled through England last winter Will Young was chillin' between big runs and ensuring his comrades were adequately hydrated.
On the back of the 2021/22 Plunket Shield All Stars we now have a select group of 'Fresh and Funky' kiwi cricketers.
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.
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.
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.
Autumn's emerging and this brings an end to the season of Sophie Devine excellence.
Cole McConchie and Rachin Ravindra are dabbling in Plunket Shield excellence, after Michael Bracewell took their batter-spinner spot in the Blackcaps.
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.
Aotearoa's White Ferns were solid against South Africa with good performances scattered throughout the contest and a hearty team effort on display.