Cruel cuts on contract list

Apr 15 9:05 am

The most frustrating thing about four of our top order falling out of the top 20 is they are actually the best performing batsmen in domestic cricket.Mathew Sinclair, Matthew Bell, Michael Papps and Craig Cumming have lost their contracts and it must be... Read more...

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Fleming's record of discontent

Wed, April 2, 2008, 3:47 pm EST

After Stephen Fleming's final Test innings I was left wondering if his record was encumbered at all by his - at times - diabolical team mates.Would his Test average have been higher if he came in after a solid opening partnership?He was almost an... Read more...

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Who can the Black Caps try next?

Tue, March 18, 2008, 1:04 pm EST

Mid-series is never a good time to make changes to a team - so for now the status quo will do - but it does look like the Black Caps will need to make tweaks to their personnel at some time down the track.... Read more...

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Save Skippy Sinclair

Mon, March 10, 2008, 3:12 pm EST

I can see the cause for concern, but after a fantastic team victory in Hamilton, I am going to start the 'Save Mathew Sinclair' campaign.In defence of the loose shot that cost him his wicket during that incredible session of cricket on Saturday... Read more...

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McCullum in a class of his own

Mon, March 3, 2008, 4:07 pm EST

A very small crowd at Eden Park No. 2 on Sunday afternoon bore witness to Brendon McCullum playing one of the great innings (170 of 108 balls) in New Zealand domestic cricket history.To hit a century so dominant that it allows your team to get to a... Read more...

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Last chance looms for Ryder

Mon, February 25, 2008, 10:02 am EST

When Jesse Ryder was given his chance despite a terrible track record of drinking related indiscretions I thought it should be one chance and one chance only.After he proved to be one of the few shining lights for the Black Caps this summer, however, I... Read more...

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Look into the future of the Black Caps

Mon, February 18, 2008, 9:09 am EST

After the dizzying heights of the first two one day internationals against England it wasn't all that unexpected to see Black Caps fans have their summer brought down to size at Eden Park.The loss was one that was easy to dismiss as one of the many... Read more...

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Jesse Ryder: Cult hero... almost

Tue, February 12, 2008, 10:33 am EST

I wonder if Jesse Ryder knows he is on the cusp of gathering a life times worth of cult followers.Let's face it... if you haven't had direct exposure to his darker ill-behaved side he comes across as very jolly and likable on the field.He's built in the... Read more...

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Black Caps campaign looks in tatters

Fri, February 8, 2008, 10:39 am EST

On the surface those two T20 losses can seem very disheartening but I refuse to believe all is lost.England has arrived with a strong unit and a handful of world-class players. With that said they still have a lot of weaknesses and really haven’t... Read more...

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Another Black Cap bites the dust

Mon, February 4, 2008, 12:08 pm EST

I'll admit I like a good conspiracy but the recent spate of cricket retirements is really starting to look suspicious.Within John Bracewell's tenure Nathan Astle, Craig McMillan, Chris Cairns, all called it quits a little prematurely.... Read more...

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