2022 Blackcaps Tracker: (Devon) Conway The Machine
When Devon Conway came to the fabulous land of Aotearoa, many folks spotted a talented batter but they probably didn't forecast how Conway would then finesse international cricket.
When Devon Conway came to the fabulous land of Aotearoa, many folks spotted a talented batter but they probably didn't forecast how Conway would then finesse international cricket.
Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi are key figures for Aotearoa's T20I outfit, forming one of the best spin-tandems in world cricket.
Nothing whips up a weird frenzy quite like Blackcaps/White Ferns contracts and after dabbling in contract mayhem, Trent Boult said hold my beer.
Throughout niggly White Ferns woes, Aotearoa's wahine cricket team were always good at T20I cricket and their bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games reflects White Ferns T20I prowess.
For a bloke that is among Aotearoa's fastest bowlers, Ben Sears is currently creeping under the radar.
When Jimmy Neesham dipped out of NZC's contracted Blackcaps pool earlier this year it caused a wee kerfuffle as Aotearoa's journalists whipped up terms such as 'axed' and this was even described as 'some fall for the 31-year-old'.
Two games into the T20I Games and Aotearoa's White Ferns have banked two wins without much fuss.
As Blackcaps roll through European opponents, Michael Bracewell continues to build his case for T20 World Cup selection and perhaps a spot in the 1st 11.
Wellington Firebirds continue to be a fascinating pocket of Aotearoa sport as their development system is sizzling, while also trying to win cricket games.
Aotearoa White Ferns start a new era at the Commonwealth Games and after being led down a more dramatic path than recent All Blacks shenanigans in ODI cricket, T20I cricket provides greater comfort.
When dealing with supreme wizardry like Lockie Ferguson's bowling mahi, less is more.
Three T20I games against Ireland, three wins for Aotearoa and more Glenn Phillips shenanigans
Canterbury will once again roll out a settled group of cricketers for the kiwi summer as they continue to develop local youngsters around a core group of hearty Cantabrians.
Michael Bracewell is loving 2022 after making his ODI and Test debuts for Aotearoa this year, with a T20I debut likely to come in the upcoming series against Ireland.
As Aotearoa's Blackcaps continue to swing through Europe, these trackers will pop up to focus on enticing yarns such as Finn Allen's T20 slugging.
While they seem unlikely to be a dominant domestic cricket force across all formats, Otago Volts will be eager to keep building around a hearty local core.
The Blackcaps European excursion continues with low key important ODIs against Ireland over the next week.
What a difference a year makes, huh?
There isn't a hefty Kiwi County Tour crew this winter rolling through County Championship fixtures, however the stars aligned ahead of Matariki for Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy and Will Williams to all lace up in the same round.
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.