International News

International News

Taylor sweeps into Test top ten

BLACKCAP Ross Taylor has moved into the top ten on the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen - a career-best performance for the batsman

10 December, 2009 in International News

International News

Watling welcomes Napier opportunity

On the eve of the winner-take-all third Test against Pakistan, new BLACKCAPS opener BJ Watling faces the added pressure of making his Test debut in the must-win match.

10 December, 2009 in International News

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An innings over, but not the game

But what does the future hold for this charismatic official? In an exclusive interview with www.blackcaps.co.nz, Doug Cowie opens up about life after the ICC, how technology has changed the face of umpiring and his best memories from the “Gentleman’s game”.

09 December, 2009 in International News

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The man behind the match venue

While many of us are just hitting the snooze button on our alarm clocks, groundsman Phil Stoyanoff is already at work preparing the ground for the first Test at McLean Park this summer.

09 December, 2009 in International News

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INTERVIEW: Daniel Vettori talks at the end of the Test

"bowl a team out for under 250 in both innings is a fantastic effort and we just couldn’t back it up with the bat and that’s been our problem for a long time."

07 December, 2009 in International News

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One change in BLACKCAPS squad for third Test

New Zealand Cricket has announced the BLACKCAPS squad for the third Test against Pakistan, starting in Napier on Friday 11 December.

07 December, 2009 in International News

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PM joins 50th test celebrations

Prime Minister John Key was part of the celebrations at the Allied Finance Basin Reserve over the weekend as the venue marked the hosting of its 50th Test.

07 December, 2009 in International News

Match Reports

Pakistan level the series

A determined bowling performance by Pakistan ensured they would go to the final Test match one all after securing a 141 run win at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

06 December, 2009 in Match Reports

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O’Brien to retire from international cricket following Pakistan series

BLACKCAPS bowler Iain O’Brien is to retire from all international cricket at the end of the current Test series against Pakistan.

05 December, 2009 in International News

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Black Cap Number 1 presented to NZ Cricket Museum

A piece of New Zealand’s cricket history returned home today when Black Cap Number 1 was presented to the New Zealand Cricket Museum at the Basin Reserve.

04 December, 2009 in International News

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INTERVIEW: Imran Farhat talks at the end of day one

Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat talks about batting first, the pitch and the BLACKCAPS bowlers.

04 December, 2009 in International News

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A Test Veteran

This week the Basin Reserve is hosting its 50th Test. That milestone is quite a feat and it is amazing to think one Wellington based nonagenarian would have seen every Test played at the iconic cricket ground.

03 December, 2009 in International News