Articles by Kris%20Shannon
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Black Ferns skipper calls for Aupiki to merge with Australia
Monday, 15 April 2024, 1:59PMRuahei Demant celebrated a maiden Super Rugby Aupiki title by issuing a plea for more funding and advocating for a merger...
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White Ferns missing two stars to start England series
Monday, 18 March 2024, 11:12AMThe White Ferns will be without two of their best players when they begin the road to the T20 World Cup. But coach Ben Sawyer...
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Anatomy of a fall: How history escaped the Black Caps' grasp
Monday, 11 March 2024, 4:26PMThe day began with rain and became gloomier once the sun — and the Australian batters — emerged. Grey skies greeted the Black...
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Black Caps seek 'great feat' 50 years after first
Monday, 11 March 2024, 8:24AMAlmost exactly 50 years ago, playing on a seam-friendly pitch in Christchurch, New Zealand beat Australia for the first time...
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New Zealand v South Africa: Kane Williamson leads Black Caps to history in second test at Seddon Park
Friday, 16 February 2024, 6:28PMFor 92 years, New Zealand had never beaten South Africa in a test series. But for most that period, they didn’t have a batter...
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Sloppy Black Caps rolled by Pakistan
Sunday, 21 January 2024, 5:03PMA sloppy Black Caps side have saved their worst for last, rolled for 92 in the fifth and final Twenty20 against Pakistan. The...
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'Was all over the show': The key change behind Finn Allen's resurgence
Friday, 19 January 2024, 1:25PMIt might have been belied by the havoc he wrought but Finn Allen’s astonishing innings was all about control. The Black...
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Black Caps v Pakistan result: Finn Allen and Adam Milne play key roles in second at T20 Seddon Park
Monday, 15 January 2024, 8:22AMFinn Allen and Adam Milne laid claim to starting places at the T20 World Cup as the Black Caps made it two from two against...
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New Zealand v Bangladesh: Black Caps need answers to save T20 series
Friday, 29 December 2023, 11:25AMIt’s not the losing that worries Jimmy Neesham and the Black Caps — it’s how they’re losing. And after a couple of results...
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Unstoppable India advance despite Mitchell century
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 7:09AMIndia recorded a perfect 10 to advance to the Cricket World Cup final. They needed to be almost flawless to outlast a dogged...
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Black Caps bound for World Cup semis after big win
Friday, 10 November 2023, 7:11AMThe Black Caps have battled through injuries and a four-game losing streak to essentially book a spot in the semifinals of...
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Williamson forced off after half-century in Black Caps win
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 9:07AMKane Williamson is back in the runs at the Cricket World Cup — now the unbeaten Black Caps will hope he’s not heading back...
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All you need to know: Key factor for Black Caps v Bangladesh
Friday, 13 October 2023, 4:08PMAll you need to know for the Black Caps’ clash with Bangladesh at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Rachin Ravindra has become...
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Dream start: Black Caps smash England in World Cup opener
Friday, 6 October 2023, 7:13AMAfter missing out on the last ODI World Cup by the barest of margins, the Black Caps have begun the next with an absolute...
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'Put the PM on call': Combative Wallabies coach warns All Blacks
Thursday, 27 July 2023, 9:19PMIt’s unclear whether his players can walk the talk but Eddie Jones is one Australian in top form ahead of Saturday’s encounter...
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Blues barely survive to edge ill-disciplined Hurricanes
Sunday, 12 March 2023, 3:43PMBlues 25 Hurricanes 19 The Blues have recovered from last week’s loss to reestablish their place in the Super Rugby hierarchy,...
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Black Caps start strong but England dominate day one of second test
Friday, 24 February 2023, 6:31PMEngland 315-3 First day - stumps For the first 30 minutes of the second test, this series felt different. The resurgent Black...
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Having a Bazball: England enjoy opening-day honours over Black Caps
Friday, 17 February 2023, 7:33AMAll aspects of Bazball were on display as the Black Caps faced a first-day barrage in the first test at Bay Oval. New Zealand...
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Black Caps call up key weapon for England challenge
Friday, 3 February 2023, 9:08AMThe Black Caps will boast one of their biggest weapons when they face their biggest challenge of the summer. Paceman Kyle...
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Williamson shines in new role as Black Caps seize slim lead
Thursday, 29 December 2022, 2:13PMKane Williamson’s first innings since relinquishing the test captaincy bore a striking - and unsurprising - resemblance to...
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Rain denies Black Caps on edge of victory
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 7:16AMThe Black Caps have extended their unbeaten run in home ODIs but their series victory over India ended Wednesday on a suitably...
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Rain sees Black Caps and India settle for tie
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 8:52AMIndia have edged a rain-interrupted T20 series against New Zealand after the third and final match ended in a rare DLS tie...
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Buttler blasts England to win over Black Caps
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 7:12AMThe Black Caps have been unable to book a semifinal berth at the T20 World Cup but that ticket should still be collected...
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What a start! Black Caps destroy Australia in World Cup opener
Sunday, 23 October 2022, 9:14AMFinn Allen said the Black Caps wanted to throw the first punch in their T20 World Cup opener against Australia. The young...