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New Zealand stand-in coach Glenn Pocknall warned his charges to get prepared for the unexpected in Bangladesh despite their receiving valuable information about the condition and wickets from two former Bangladeshi coaches Jamie Siddons and Thilan Samaraweera. Pocknall had previous

Black Caps coach admitted Matt Henry wasn’t a ‘like-for-like’ replacement, but rather made the top of the queue from “a small pool of people” for other reasons.

The Black Caps appear optimistic Covid-stricken batsman Finn Allen may take some part in the upcoming five Twenty20s in Bangladesh

New Zealand call on Henry as Covid replacement in Bangladesh

New Zealand on Friday called up pace bowler Matt Henry to replace Covid-infected Finn Allen for their five Twenty20 internationals in Bangladesh. Allen, who is in quarantine in Bangladesh, will remain with the team however, New Zealand Cricket said. Henry was initially scheduled only to take

Pitching for a better performanceBy: John Watson It was only a few months ago an under-strength Indian cricket team shocked the cricketing world by humbling the super confident Australians. Fast forward to the recent World Test Championship and it’s our very own Black Caps who were crowned world champs (and deservedly so)! The day after their historic win coach Gary Stead was on the radio. What impressed most was his incredibly humble and grounded attitude – just like captain Kane Williams...

“There’s plans in place to try and recognise that in some way. My understanding is we’ll look to try and take the Mace around the country. “The first priority is to get the players home and see their families, it’s been 7-8 weeks now and that takes its toll on people. We’ll get them home then look at sharing the joy that we’ve had in earning that Mace with the rest of the country.” Ian Walton/AP New Zealands Tim Southee celebrates the dismissal of Indias Rohit Sharma during th...

Mohinder Amarnath hailed the Indian skipper stating that a player like Virat Kohli comes once in a generation and that he sees shades of Viv Richards and Ricky Ponting in him.

Inaugural world test champions the Black Caps have created a culture that sees them fight for each other rather than themselves, coach Gary Stead says.

Publish Date Friday, 18 June 2021, 11:30AM Matt & Jerry were joined on the show by Black Caps coach Gary Stead to preview the World Test Championship Final.  Gary Stead gave an insight into what the weather is looking like and how that is affecting the decision on the final XI for the Kiwis. He also revealed what the pitch is looking like and whether or not it will take any turn at all. Gary Stead then gave Matt & Jerry an update on Kane Williamsons injury and discuss...