Month: June 2019

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…