Tag: cricket
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STELLAR DEBUT FOR HUNTER CRICKETER GREG WEST
It’s been a first class debut to remember for Newcastle fast bowler Greg West. The 24 year old bagged two wickets in his second over on day one of the Blues Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia. He didn’t stop there – claiming another this morning. At stumps on day two the Blues are none…
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MIXED DAY FOR NEWCASTLE REP CRICKET SIDE
A mixed day for the Newcastle rep cricket side, in the New South Wales Twenty20 Cup, easily accounting for Mosman, then struggling against Sydney. Batting first, Newcastle was 3 for 16 when Nathan Hudson was caught. Jed Dickson only managed six before he was stumped. When Adrian Chad was caught for three in the deep,…
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NORTH COAST CRICKETERS BAT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Two Ballina cricket clubs are gearing up to take part in a special Twenty20 match at Fripp Oval tomorrow night, raising funds in the fight against domestic violence. The Ballina Bears will host Tintenbar-East Ballina for White Ribbon Day, with the aim of the game to have fun and support a worthy cause. A mix…
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BALL TAMPERING BANS TO REMAIN IN PLACE
The bans imposed on cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will stand, despite calls for the trio to return sooner. Cricket Australia’s board met on Monday to consider a submission from the Australian Cricketers’ Association to overturn the penalties, which were handed down in the wake of the ball tampering incident at Cape…
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NEW SOUTH WALES IN BOX SEAT IN SHIELD CLASH
Newcastle’s Jason Sangha, has helped New South Wales into a commanding position on day three of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland. Blues openers Nick Larkin and Daniel Hughes both scored centuries, before Sangha made it to the crease. Needing quick runs before a declaration, Sangha did away with his usually steady approach, scoring 32…
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVES ONE OF CRICKET’S RAREST FEATS
Taking 10 wickets in a single innings – that’s bowling out an entire side on your own – is a feat that’s only occurred in Test Cricket twice. An unbelievable achievement that high school student James Fennamore can now also lay claim to.
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BENDEMEER’S JOSH HAZLEWOOD TO SPEARHEAD NSW BLUES ATTACK IN CANBERRA
Returning to cricket and Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood will spearhead the New South Wales Sheffield Shield pace attack tomorrow at Canberra’s Manuka Oval. He’ll join bowlers Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon in the Blues side. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.
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THE ENTRANCE DOMINANT AHEAD OF CENTRAL COAST CRICKET ROUND 6
In local cricket, former Terrigal junior Justin Avendano has had a phenomenal innings this week, even emulating legendary batsman Sir Garfield Sobers. The feature match locally in round six will see premiers The Entrance face arch rivals Narara.
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BURKINSHAW KICKS OFF CENTRAL COAST CRICKET ROLE
The man tasked with growing Central Coast cricket says exciting changes are on the way. Garry Burkinshaw once helped the Black Diamond AFL boost opportunities for female players and is looking to do the same in his new role.