Following is an excerpt from the diary of BLACKCAPS team manager, Lindsay Crocker, about a truly great New Zealander, Edric Baker, who has been working in Bangladesh for 29 years.
29 Oct, 2008 in International News
The BLACKCAPS have won the two test series in Bangladesh 1-0 after the rain-affected second test petered out to a draw.
29 Oct, 2008 in International News
Grant Elliott will play his second test when the BLACKCAPS meet Bangladesh in the second of their two match series in Dacca, starting this afternoon (NZT). Elliott comes in for the injured Jacob Oram.
28 Oct, 2008 in International News
An MRI scan on Jacob Oram’s troublesome back has revealed no serious damage and the BLACKCAPS’ all rounder will head back to the gym tomorrow to start his rehabilitation.
28 Oct, 2008 in International News
BLACKCAPS skipper Daniel Vettori grabbed three wickets in an over to give his side a real chance of pushing for victory in the rain-shortened second test against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
28 Oct, 2008 in International News
A saturated outfield has prevented any play on day three of the second test between the BLACKCAPS and Bangladesh in Dhaka.
27 Oct, 2008 in International News
Rain has again prevented play starting on day two of the second test between the BLACKCAPS and Bangladesh at Mirpur.
26 Oct, 2008 in International News
Grant Elliott will play his Second Test when the BLACKCAPS meet Bangladesh this afternoon.
25 Oct, 2008 in International News
The first day of the Second Test between the BLACKCAPS and Bangladesh has been washed out.
25 Oct, 2008 in International News
A Southern Hemisphere, IPL-style Twenty20 competition is currently being explored.
24 Oct, 2008 in International News
BLACKCAPS captain Daniel Vettori scored a match-winning 76 to lead his team to a three-wicket victory in the first test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
21 Oct, 2008 in International News
This Sunday, Oct 26th a STATE Canterbury Wizards Selection will take on a Districts XI at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora.
21 Oct, 2008 in Domestic News
This Sunday, Oct 26th a STATE Canterbury Wizards Selection will take on a Districts XI at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora.
21 Oct, 2008 in Corporate News
The BLACKCAPS will need to score more than 258 to win the first test against Bangladesh after the hosts built their lead to finish day three with two wickets in hand.
20 Oct, 2008 in International News
The BLACKCAPS go into day five of the first test against Bangladesh needing 172 to win with eight wickets in hand.
20 Oct, 2008 in International News
All-rounder Nicola Browne is New Zealand’s only player in the top 10 of both the batting and bowling listings of the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Women’s Rankings, which have just been launched by the ICC.
20 Oct, 2008 in International News
Bangladesh spinner Shakib Al Hasan snared six wickets to leave the BLACKCAPS struggling at 155-9 after day two of the first test in Chittagong.
19 Oct, 2008 in International News
The BLACKCAPS were left to rue missed opportunities after day one of the first test against Bangladesh at Chittagong.
17 Oct, 2008 in International News
Jesse Ryder will make his New Zealand Test debut when the first test against Bangladesh begins in Chittagong this afternoon.
17 Oct, 2008 in International News
New Zealand’s Jacob Oram has moved to the top of the ICC Player Rankings for ODI all-rounders after a series-winning performance in Bangladesh.
16 Oct, 2008 in International News
The BLACKCAPS crushed Bangladesh by 79 runs in the deciding international at the Divisional Stadium in Chittagong to claim the series 2-1.
14 Oct, 2008 in International News
