Seven memorable spells from former Kiwi pace ace Shane Bond
In the 1990s and early 2000s, New Zealand produced talented fast bowler after talented fast bowler. Many of these talented fast bowlers had their…
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In the 1990s and early 2000s, New Zealand produced talented fast bowler after talented fast bowler. Many of these talented fast bowlers had their…
The Highlanders and the Chiefs both came off victories in their previous matches. A win on Saturday would help both teams in the Super…
After two back-to-back losses, Leon MacDonald’s team was desperate for a win against the Hurricanes at Eden Park. The Hurricanes needed a win, as…
The Highlanders had won one game heading into this fixture and were languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby Aotearoa table. Few people…
The last part of the decade featured some memorable innings. This article covers the period from 2015 to 2019 and some of the best…
The past ten years of cricket have seen some memorable moments – but then cricket always seems to bring some memorable moments. The first…
South Africa and England have an interesting Test rivalry. Some classic memories have arisen from these two sides going at each other. The battles…
With New Zealand losing the first Test at Optus Stadium by a daunting margin, Australia are favourites to win the MCG Test. The last…
All of the Australia and New Zealand Test series have had some great moments. Australia has a great record against New Zealand. The results…
The two-time defending world champions New Zealand completed a resounding 63-0 thumping of Canada at Oita in searing humidity. The match was historic in…
The first time I saw Steve Smith was in the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup in Malaysia. He started off as a leg-spin bowling…
I have been a cricket fan since 2001. The first Ashes game that I witnessed was the first Test of the 2002-03 Ashes. This…
Another World Cup campaign ended for the Blackcaps. Once again, Kane Williamson’s men had a tournament full of highs and lows. They finished fourth…
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup has been a tournament full of drama, entertainment, and skill. The tournament really started to light up around…
Both England and New Zealand had contrasting runs heading into their last group stage fixture. New Zealand won five, had one washout, and lost…
The two top teams in the New Zealand conference and in Super Rugby (in terms of points and results) clashed at the Orangetheory Stadium…
22nd of June, 2019. The 29th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The fixture was a must-win game for the West Indies. If…
The Canterbury Crusaders, the table-topping and two-time defending Super Rugby champions, played eighth-placed and 2015 Super Rugby champions Otago Highlanders in Christchurch, where the…
At Edgbaston, South Africa-New Zealand games at World Cups generally equal a great game of cricket. That is exactly what happened on the 19th…
After five games in the regular season, the Chiefs were rock bottom in the New Zealand conference and lost their star fullback, Damian McKenzie.…
Exactly what I thought. I don’t think any of the female tennis players would have lasted for 3 hours, let alone 5 hours and too at the same intensity as well as skill set that Djokovic and Federer displayed.
Djokovic saves two match points to beat Federer in epic Wimbledon final
No. This might be the final season for Paul McGregor as the Dragons coach.
Is McGregor the right man to coach the Dragons?
Worrying to see Australian Rugby in this situation. Hopefully, things change sooner as a competitive Wallabies outfit makes Rugby better to watch.
Just how bad will the Rugby Championship be for Australia?
Well done on your first article. Keep up the good work and I will be looking forward to reading more articles from you mate.
Recapturing the nation: The 2019 Ashes
Ellyse Perry was in a class of her own in this game. Absolutely amazing athlete.
Australia draw to retain women's Ashes
I remember that 2017 series so well, Paul. Steven Smith and Cheteshwar Pujara had pretty good series. Kohli struggled in that series like crazy. It was surprising. Steven Smith will be essential if the Aussies are to win the Ashes and start of the Test Championship campaign in a positive manner.
Kohli's words of wisdom may ring in Aussie batsmen's ears ahead of Ashes
I am interested to see how James Pattinson goes. I hope he stays injury free and just keeps excelling. He was awesome to watch when he first came on the scene. The battle between him and the likes of Warner, Head, Patterson, and Labuschagne will be an enthralling contest.
Australia vs Australia A Ashes trial match: Broadcast details, teams, ticket prices
Talented bowler. Definitely a future star. Australia really could have benefited with Richardson in the World Cup squad. Hopefully, he stays fit because he has all the talent in the world to excel at international level.
Richardson given chance to push his case for Ashes selection
Paul, didn’t Alex Hales, who is a similar type of player to Roy play Test matches for England as well?
Ashes: 'Old school' Roy ready to shine on Test debut
Sehwag got found out for his lack of footwork in countries like South Africa, New Zealand and England. These countries favour swing and generally pace bowlers more, so I reckon Roy could get found out. Sehwag, averaged under 30 in the above nations. The move with Roy might pay off but he could get found out by quality bowlers.
Ashes: 'Old school' Roy ready to shine on Test debut
100% there needs to be a review. The umpire’s call has to be looked into.
A review of cricket’s Decision Review System is overdue
Of course it is important. A lot of aspects can be determined from this game.
Why the Australia-Australia A clash is so important
Signing an inconsistent player like SJ doesn’t help. Val or no Val. The Warriors made a good decision getting rid of him. The salary cap issue at the start of the year and losing a coach like Shane Flanagan doesn’t made things worse.
Kyle Flanagan officially signed by Roosters
The World Cup ended with two tight finishes and one demolition of a team. Strange thing is the Kiwis played 4-5 of the tightest games in the tournament. They seemed to just attract tense finishes. That final is the greatest ODI ever and some of the bowling has been the best fast bowling I have seen in a long time.
Cricket World Cup 2019: Reflections – Part 2
Rohit Sharma is bound to go down as an ODI great. What an outstanding ODI player he has become. That move to opened back in 2012 against England was a career defining move for Rohit Sharma. It saved it and he finally realised his potential.
Cricket World Cup 2019: Reflections – Part 2
Great article. Really enjoyed that read. The Storm just keep developing good young players and they don’t seem to have much hassle in replacing players like Slater or Cronk. They still get the job done and hence, the dynasty since 2003.
How well does the Melbourne Storm dynasty stack up in NRL history?
That pitch was ridiculous. Last time Australia played there the match finished within three days.
A proposal to save Test cricket
Steven O’Keefe excelled in that match, Jeff. He took two 6-wicket hauls in that match. Steven Smith played a gem of an innings on that pitch in the 2nd innings.
A proposal to save Test cricket
The Sharks will regret signing Johnson. They have lost a gem in young Kyle Flanagan.
Kyle Flanagan officially signed by Roosters
I would rather have DMac at fullback when Bender leaves. Even though DMac has been a bit up and down at international level, I reckon he has more to offer than Jordie. It’s a shame he is out for the rest of the season. What do you reckon about Havili, Danny? Unlucky not to be selected in the All Blacks squad or not really.
Four key match-ups: Argentina vs New Zealand
They have a 30 year losing streak at Eden Park as well. Definitely some sort of weird curse. Naa, in all seriousness, really disappointing start to the season for the Wallabies. A lot to work on heading into next weeks huge fixture against a tough Argentinian line-up.
The Wrap: Are the Wallabies cursed? Too right they are
You were right about Jordie mate. His performances for the All Blacks besides maybe 2-3 games have been disappointing.
Four key match-ups: Argentina vs New Zealand
Greatest night of sport ever, Ric. Unfortunately for the Blackcaps, the result didn’t go their way. The British Grand Prix was epic as well. I wonder whose idea it was to stage all three major sporting events on the same day? Bloody hell, nearly gave me a heartache.
Djokovic saves two match points to beat Federer in epic Wimbledon final