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Returning To The Suzie Bates Status-Quo

Aotearoa has a habit of sleeping on greatness and Suzie Bates' excellence not only deserves attention, she is also playing a key leadership role in wahine cricket.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 20, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Matt Henry Keeps Gathering Wickets

Aotearoa's low key seamer Matt Henry was forced out of the ODI series vs West Indies via injury after Henry only played three ODIs against Ireland.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 18, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps, Domestic Cricket, Kiwi County Tour

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 16, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Santner & Sodhi (The Firm)

Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi are key figures for Aotearoa's T20I outfit, forming one of the best spin-tandems in world cricket.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 12, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

A Guide Through Trent Boult & NZC Contracts

Nothing whips up a weird frenzy quite like Blackcaps/White Ferns contracts and after dabbling in contract mayhem, Trent Boult said hold my beer.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 11, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Commonwealth Games: White Ferns Review

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 10, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Ben Sears The Prospect

For a bloke that is among Aotearoa's fastest bowlers, Ben Sears is currently creeping under the radar.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 9, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Efficiency With Jimmy Neesham

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'.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 6, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Commonwealth Games: Lovely White Ferns Start

Two games into the T20I Games and Aotearoa's White Ferns have banked two wins without much fuss.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 4, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Another Michael Bracewell Yarn

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 3, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Domestic Cricket Contracts: Wellington Firebirds

Wellington Firebirds continue to be a fascinating pocket of Aotearoa sport as their development system is sizzling, while also trying to win cricket games.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 31, 2022 Tagged Domestic Cricket, Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, Super Smash

2022 Commonwealth Games: White Ferns Preview

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 26, 2022 Tagged White Ferns

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: The Lockie Ferguson T20I Basics

When dealing with supreme wizardry like Lockie Ferguson's bowling mahi, less is more.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 25, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Glenn Phillips Continues...

Three T20I games against Ireland, three wins for Aotearoa and more Glenn Phillips shenanigans

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Written by Scott Miller On July 24, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Domestic Cricket Contracts: Canterbury

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 23, 2022 Tagged Domestic Cricket, Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, Super Smash

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Michael Bracewell The T2OI Prospect

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 18, 2022

2022 Blackcaps Tracker: Finn Allen Enters T20I Mode

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 17, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

2022 Domestic Cricket Contracts: Otago Volts

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.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 13, 2022 Tagged Domestic Cricket, Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy, Super Smash

Aotearoa Blackcaps vs Ireland ODI Series Preview

The Blackcaps European excursion continues with low key important ODIs against Ireland over the next week.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 8, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps

Aotearoa Blackcaps vs England Third Test Preview

What a difference a year makes, huh?

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Written by Scott Miller On June 22, 2022 Tagged Blackcaps
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