Category Archives: New Zealand

Test Match Cricket Is Back

Posted on November 3, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

After a frenzy of one-day internationals, Test match cricket (the version of the game that separates the men from the boys, and the women from the girls) is back! And it’s providing some interesting stories. Zimbabwe, once (late 19990s) an … Continue reading →

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It’s India versus Sri Lanka

Posted on March 30, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

After two less-than-nailbiting semi-finals, two home favorites have made it through to the final. Sri Lanka brought New Zealand’s dream run to an end in the first semi-final with a quasi-clinical deconstruction of the Black Caps inadequate total of 217. … Continue reading →

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Favorites Trounced in World Cup

Posted on March 25, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

A day after the much-fancied India beat the current world champions Australia, comes the shocking defeat of the equally fancied South Africans by New Zealand, perennial underdogs but smart one-day outfit. Defending a very modest total of 221, the Black … Continue reading →

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