As the domestic cricket season shifts from Ford Trophy to Super Smash the trio of Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy and Rob O'Donnell sit as three intriguing lads to track.
Another kiwi summer is swinging around to catch our outside edge and kiwi summers mean Blackcaps cricket ... in Pakistan.
Two games of Ford Trophy were played on Wednesday with Northern Districts defeating Wellington and Otago defeating Canterbury.
Central Districts joined Canterbury at the top of the Ford Trophy ladder with a victory over Auckland and the contrasting vibes in this contest provide plenty of notes.
Canterbury is the best team in domestic cricket right now and this smells like a perfect chance to learn about their mahi.
Aotearoa enjoyed a 3-0 T20I series win over Bangladesh, winning by considerable margins in all three games and having a jolly ol' time.
Every team has played a couple Ford Trophy games and there is plenty to digest with Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley and Kristian Clarke all impressing.
Aotearoa's Blackcaps wrapped up an ODI series win over India and despite winning one of their last six games, the kiwis blasted up to second (12-4) on the Cricket World Cup Super League ladder.
Aotearoa's White Ferns face Bangladesh in three T20Is and three ODIs, starting with the first T20I game on Friday.
Ford Trophy cricket is underway with the two best Plunket Shield teams Canterbury and Central District's grabbing wins.
After making the semi-finals of their third consecutive T20 World Cup, Aotearoa's Blackcaps now face India in Super League ODIs.
The weekend flow of HBJ Shield cricket is underway, although Papatuanuku and Ranginui were highly influential as every team enjoyed a wash out.
The Plunket Shield's first stanza has finished and with Ford Trophy swinging into the schedule, let's dive into a Plunket Shield First Stanza All Stars team.
Women's Big Bash League swings into the final weekend ahead of finals and kiwis continue to impress with the best teams.
Hallyburton Johnstone Shield wahine cricket begins this weekend and while the opening rounds are unlikely to feature the kiwis in Women's Big Bash League, there are many funky wrinkles to enjoy.
Plunket Shield cricket is nearing the end of the first stanza and ahead of round four's fixtures, here are five funky things from the glorious cricket competition.
Three of the top four Women's Big Bash League teams feature kiwis with Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Maddy Green continuing their impressive WBBL mahi.
Aotearoa have slid into the T20 World Cup semi-finals after defeating Ireland in another delightful showcase of Blackcaps cricket.
Aotearoa faces Ireland in a game they need to win and should win. Here are some Blackcaps T20I notes to peruse and ponder...
Sydney Sixers are sitting first in Women's Big Bash League and Aotearoa's Suzie Bates leads Sixers for runs, also second for the most runs in WBBL08.