New Zealand Off Season 2014

[Kippax]

Hagley Oval set for busy international summer | Stuff.co.nz

Test cricket returns to Christchurch in summer for the first time in eight years while the city will also host a one-day international in October.

The Press understands the Black Caps will host South Africa in what would be the first tier one ODI in Christchurch in nearly four years.

Then early in 2015, Brendon McCullum's men host Sri Lanka in a test match – Hagley Oval's first.

Neither New Zealand Cricket nor Canterbury Cricket would not comment any further than to say the schedule was nearly finalised and would be announced soon.

They previously told The Press they expected matches to be awarded to the city and Hagley Oval.

Cricket World Cup officials, who gifted Christchurch the opening match of next year's tournament between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, had also talked up the need for Hagley Oval to be tested before the 14-team event.

A source confirmed both the South African ODI and Sri Lankan test had been rubber-stamped.

It all makes sense, too. South Africa requested to play an ODI series in New Zealand ahead of the world cup and October is the only available opportunity.

Christchurch is one of the few cities playing cricket on grass at that time so is automatically a front-runner.

New Zealand play an away series against Pakistan, probably in Dubai, in November before returning for a two-test, seven-ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and January. Warm-up matches for the world cup begin in February.

 

[hendrix]

october...yeah right.

 

[Kippax]

Yeah why not. Ryder found a pitch suitable for some slapping through the line in Wellington last October.

 

[Kippax]

Cricket: Bay pitches in for Black Caps - Bay of Plenty Times - Bay of Plenty Times News

As the old saying goes - build it and they will come.

In this case, as it relates to presenting a rock-hard cricket wicket for the middle of August, the verb in the saying should really be 'prepare'.

That is exactly what Bay of Plenty Cricket Oval turf manager Jared Carter and his team have done at Bay Oval, and, as a result, the New Zealand and Otago cricket teams have proven the adage prophetic.

 

[Hurricane]

seven-ODI series against Sri Lanka in December and January

That will be hard to get up for as a player.

 

[Dan]

Nah, it'll be an extended trial for World Cup selection methinks, so you'll have a stack of fringe guys working their arse off to take some Lankan poles, or not lollapse to Herath again.

 

[Kippax]

Should've assembled NZ A for a tri-series. Franky captains, shows Munro how to ice a few Ws under pressure.

 

[NZTailender]

Should've assembled NZ A for a tri-series. Franky captains, shows Munro how to ice a few Ws under pressure.

Franky would get picked as 12th man for the 1st XI and sit out the entire series imo

 

[Kippax]

Hesson is keen to highlight Watling's limitations with some innovative field settings. It would be a gun tri-series.

 

[Kippax]

Cricket: Auckland could pull the rug on cricket revamp - Cricket - NZ Herald News

Auckland will provide the strongest opposition among cricket's six major associations (MAs) to a proposed revamp of the domestic game.

Canterbury, Wellington, Otago, Northern Districts and latterly Central Districts are believed to be supportive of the ideas raised in a New Zealand Cricket-generated report which recommended a major overhaul of the domestic game, including selling up to 49 per cent of franchises to private investors.

Auckland Cricket chief executive Mark Cameron would not disclose details of their moot points.

"All I can say is that we have significant concerns and reservations about the recommendations. Until such time as I discuss it with the board, it's inappropriate to be discussing specifics."

Cameron was also part of the steering committee that considered how to improve the delivery of the domestic game.


The Herald on Sunday has learned that Auckland Cricket has some questions over the privatisation concept. They are less financially vulnerable than other MAs due to the insurance provided by the Eden Park Trust Act. The Act guarantees them - and fellow beneficiary Auckland Rugby — revenue from events at the venue.

Not all MAs are as fortunate.

The confidential NZC report, prepared by David Cooper, general manager of domestic cricket, declared: "The majority of MAs are under severe and ongoing financial pressure and most are not in a position to build reserves for long-term, strategic investment in professional or amateur cricket. Their dependence on both NZC revenue, via the international game, and gaming funding is significant.

"In addition to financial pressures, the MAs are not in a position to maximise the value of their assets. This is due to both a lack of resources and minimal investment and strategic priority on the domestic competitions by NZC."

There is no participation agreement between NZC and the MAs, meaning there is an assumption teams will keep participating each season.

There is also a view the three competitions (the Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy and HRV Cup) play a subservient role as development vehicles for the New Zealand team, rather than operating as their own entities in a competitive sports market for disposable entertainment dollars — where they're up against Super Rugby, NRL league, netball's ANZ championship and basketball's ANBL.

Contrary to Auckland's position, the New Zealand Cricket Players Association welcomed the changes.

"We're dealing with a sports structure that is archaic," said NZCPA boss Heath Mills. "If change doesn't come quickly it will be like trying to turn around the Queen Mary. We're delighted NZC is working on this. It's a constructive way to review the game."

The final date for feedback on the proposed changes is May 15.

 

[Kippax]

Accused me of stealing ftr, David Cooper.

He'll have the NZ domestic "products suite" streamlined to the point I'm downloading the latest Weerasundara innings for 99c at the iTunes store, one day. Total downloads: 1.

 

[RxGM]

Cricket: Auckland could pull the rug on cricket revamp - Cricket - NZ Herald News

At the Auckland cricket awards, most of Cameron's speech was directed at White in the front row about why this was not a good idea.

I think also the timing is very poor for Auckland Cricket - the property developers on the EP trust board are trying to kick/buy them out of EPOO for a new hotel. The council are planning to move them to Western Springs but no one has agreed to pay to upgrade Western Springs.

 

[Kippax]

Bob Carter takes new job at NZ Cricket - sport | Stuff.co.nz

Bradburn's not their guy for NZ A and NZ U19 anymore.

Jesse Ryder off to play for Essex | Stuff.co.nz

 

[RxGM]

Great for Ryder the Stuff article is terrible though, really overplays the no objection certificate.
And it is not clear if he is just going for the T20 or for the whole season. Does Essex currently have an overseas play for county championship

 

[RxGM]

Bob Carter takes new job at NZ Cricket - sport | Stuff.co.nz

Bradburn's not their guy for NZ A and NZ U19 anymore.

Jesse Ryder off to play for Essex | Stuff.co.nz

Maybe Bradburn has been shoulder tapped to swap roles with Carter

 

[African Monkey]

Great for Ryder the Stuff article is terrible though, really overplays the no objection certificate.
And it is not clear if he is just going for the T20 or for the whole season. Does Essex currently have an overseas play for county championship

No, so hopefully he can play a whole campaign for them.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Accused me of stealing ftr, David Cooper.

You're not from Wanganui, are you?

 

[Kippax]

Nah this was just via an email.

 

[Kippax]

Maybe Bradburn has been shoulder tapped to swap roles with Carter

Yeah, a bit like Eden Park No. 2, he's popular with the players, Bradburn. I wouldn't be surprised if his recent record with NZ A and NZ U19 has them pointing him towards a ladder, rather than his well-deserved snake.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Nah this was just via an email.

Ah yep, that makes sense.

I attended a few junior cricket clinics that he coached way back in 94-95ish when he was playing for Wanganui. I thought you might have been a rebelious tween stealing equipment.