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Auckland Cricket: O’Donnell set for 50th First Class Cap

Auckland Cricket - October 27, 2020

Photo Credit: Facebook Photo of @aucklandcricket The Auckland ACES name an unchanged squad for this week’s Plunket Shield clash with the Central Stags at Eden Park’s Outer Oval, starting tomorrow. The ACES look to back up a dominant Round One victory against...

Notable Quotes

Glenn Pocknall, Head Coach of Wellington Firebirds on start of the new season

Cricexec Staff - October 20, 2020

Photo Credit: LinkedIn profile photo of Glenn Pocknall “The first match of the season is always an exciting time of the year and we are looking forward to putting the months of planning and preparation into action.” Glenn PocknallHead Coach...

Interviews

Auckland Cricket: Experienced ACES squad to start Plunket Shield

Auckland Cricket - October 19, 2020

Photo Credit: Auckland Cricket Head Coach Heinrich Malan has named a familiar Auckland ACES squad for this week’s Plunket Shield opener against the Otago Volts at Eden Park’s Outer Oval. Robert O’Donnell will again lead the side with wicketkeeper Ben Horne stepping...

Players

Cricket Wellington: Allen in-line for Firebirds debut

Cricket Wellington - October 18, 2020

Photo Credit: Cricket Wellington Wellington’s latest new talent Finn Allen is in-line to make his Firebirds debut when Plunket Shield cricket returns tomorrow. The 21-year-old batsman has been selected in Wellington’s 12-man squad for the opening round of action against Canterbury...

Interviews

Auckland Cricket: Robert O’Donnell named ACES captain

Auckland Cricket - October 16, 2020

Photo Credit: Auckland Cricket The role won’t be too unfamiliar for O’Donnell who has captained the ACES in the Plunket Shield on 12 occasions. The 26-year old will take over white-ball duties from Craig Cachopa, who retired at the end...

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Richard Brewer, Head of Cricket Operations, New Zealand Cricket on resuming professional cricket in the new COVID-19 world

Cricexec Staff - October 8, 2020

Photo Credit: LinkedIn profile photo of Richard Brewer “We’re hoping the chance for the community to come together and enjoy live sport again will spur more people to pop down to enjoy the action in person, particularly with so many...

Governing Body News

NZC: Professional cricket set to resume in new COVID-19 world

New Zealand Cricket - October 8, 2020

Photo Credit: ICC The stage is set for one of New Zealand’s most hotly contested first-class cricket championships in years, albeit under new COVID-19 playing conditions. Other than six players currently in the UAE for the IPL, all of NZC’s contracted...

Governing Body News

Opportunity abounds for NZC umpires

New Zealand Cricket - July 31, 2020

NZC’s Match Officials list has a familiar feel for the upcoming season with the International, National and Reserve Umpire Panels remaining unchanged for 2020-21. However, with the ICC outlining there won’t be a requirement for non-neutral umpires in home Tests...

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