Comment If you want to understand the white-hot firestorm that has ignited Australia with a single social media post, there is no point going back to Twitter or Instagram. You have to go back to the German town of Munster in 1534.This…
Month: June 2019
While You Were Sleeping: Ugly scenes mar World Cup clash
The Black Caps have crashed to a second consecutive World Cup defeat – thrashed by 86 runs by Australia at Lord’s. The defeat, after a timid batting display, has not yet ended their chances of making the semifinals, though, as…
Tennis: Artem Sitak wins ATP doubles title ahead of Wimbledon
New Zealand’s Artem Sitak has capped off the perfect preparation for Wimbledon by winning the doubles title with Israeli partner Jonathan Erlich in Antalya in Turkey.The 33 year old Kiwi has won the fifth ATP doubles title of his…
Cricket World Cup 2019: Martin Guptill takes stunning catch to dismiss Australia's Steve Smith
By Niall Anderson at Lord’s After putting down two tough chances in the field, Martin Guptill took what could be the catch of the World Cup to dismiss Australian batting maestro Steve Smith at Lord’s.With Australia at 46-2, Smith…
2019 Cricket World Cup: Trent Boult makes history with World Cup hat-trick for Black Caps
By Niall Anderson at Lord’s Trent Boult has claimed New Zealand’s first Cricket World Cup hat-trick with a death bowling clinic against Australia.Boult removed Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendorff with a scintillating…
Cricket World Cup live updates and commentary: Australia beat Black Caps by 86 runs
The Black Caps had Australia cornered – wobbling, ducking, and desperately looking for a way out.Not only did they find their escape, they then managed to turn the tables, and pummel New Zealand into submission.A 107-run sixth…
Media reaction: Black Caps 'humiliated', tactics questioned
The Aussie and UK media were quick to criticise the Black Caps after this morning’s 86-run World Cup loss to Australia. Here’s the most eye-catching coverage. ‘Like Sunday morning junior cricket’ The Guardian’s Barney Ronay…
2019 Cricket World Cup: Black Caps left to regret sixth-wicket partnership in loss to Australia
By Niall Anderson at Lord’s As Alex Carey – Australia’s last recognised batsman – walked out to the middle at Lord’s, the Black Caps had Australia right where they wanted them.Reduced to 92-5, Australia were in serious strife,…
2019 Cricket World Cup: How the Black Caps can secure a semifinal spot – by tomorrow
By Niall Anderson at Lord’s Their heavy defeat at the hands of Australia may have dented their overall Cricket World Cup prospects, but the Black Caps still have a simple path to the World Cup semifinals.In fact, they could…
2019 Cricket World Cup: Black Caps miss big opportunity in loss to Australia
By Niall Anderson at Lord’s The Black Caps had Australia cornered – wobbling, ducking, and desperately looking for a way out.Not only did they find their escape, they then managed to turn the tables, and pummel New Zealand into…