The Blackcaps were once again out-classed by Australia, which isn't all that surprising when you consider that the kiwis don't have their own versions of Pat Cummins and Travis Head. Keep ya heads up though folks...
In New Zealand this week there really is a big old fight that’s capturing a bit of attention: Joseph Parker is taking on Andy Ruiz for the WBO heavyweight title.
Elimear Richardson's an Irish international and she went back to back with half-centuries for Wellington as we recap the Women's One-Day competition before the Women's Big Bash League gets started.
Glenn Phillips started the run-scoring and Mark Chapman finished it off for Auckland, while there was also an impressive bowling performance from Northern Districts and solid contributions for Central Districts in the opening round of Super Smash T20 cricket.
Full highlights and a bunch of thoughts on the Blackcaps first up loss to Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee/Hadlee-Chappell series, in which Guppy went to boom-town.
Colin Munro, plus his Auckland Aces homies Colin de Grandhomme and Lockie Ferguson are in Australia preparing for the Hadlee-Chappell ODI series. We're totes excited.
The hero of the play was Tim Southee. 13 wickets at a strike-rate of 40.4 and he did so bowling a full set of overs, more than anyone else in the series.
The latest member of the Blackcaps ODI squad and Auckland Aces fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson answers some questions for El Niche Cache.
Lea Tahuhu leads the wicket-takers, Frances Mackay leads the run-scorers and Canterbury lead the Women's One-Day competition after last weekend's double-header.