Joseph Parker has lost fights before... but never like that. Joe Joyce was always going to be a tough opponent, an undefeated prospect with a powerful amateur record and a distinct size advantage in the bout. Joyce was also somewhat of an unknown prospect
Despite Blackcaps softness seeping into Test and ODI mahi, the T20 World Cup presents Aotearoa with an opportunity to rebuild their mana.
Despite stormy weather in the Caribbean, Aotearoa's White Ferns are set to face West Indies for three ODIs and five T20I games over the next few weeks.
The losing record against Australia in ODIs is cute and maybe Aotearoa is scared of the Aussie cricket team, but Blackcaps softness is a far greater trend than being swept by Australia.
Aotearoa continue to wiggle through their cricketing schedule with an excursion to Cairns where they will play three ODIs against Australia.