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Our 2024/25 ACES | Youthful Brilliance
Our young but established talent returning for 2024/25:
Adi Ashok (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club)
Quinn Sunde (Takapuna District Cricket Club)
Simon Keene (North Shore Cricket Club)
See first round ACES contract list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗
Auckland Cricket are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Ground Announcer at home matches at Eden Park Kennards Hire Community Oval this summer.
Get in touch if you are keen to expand your ground announcing experience and have a love for all things cricket!
LEARN MORE: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143337
Our 2024/25 ACES | Persistence Pays Off for Mike Sclanders!
After first journeying from South Africa to New Zealand in 2019 then being locked out of the country during the COVID lockdowns, it's been a long road for our new gun batter from Takapuna District Cricket Club!
Welcome, Mike 🤝
See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗
Our 2024/25 ACES | The Experienced Batting Core
Returning to the middle this season:
Will O'Donnell (Takapuna District Cricket Club)
George Worker (Cornwall Cricket Club)
Sean Solia (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club)
Cam Fletcher (East Coast Bays Cricket)
See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗
Our 2024/25 ACES | Return of a Young Gun!
Welcome to hard hitting batter Bevon-John Jacobs (Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club), securing his first contract with us after representing Canterbury Cricket last season.
See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗
Our 2024/25 ACES | The Super Smash winning attack!
Back for more this season:
Louis Delport (East Coast Bays Cricket)
Danru Ferns (Takapuna District Cricket Club)
Ben Lister (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club)
See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗
🔵⚪ 2024/25 ACES Contracts | First Round ⚪🔵
Our Auckland boys for the season ahead! A huge congratulations to these 15 brilliant players.
The 16th and final contract will be announced on the 29th of July.
Read more: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225
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former Auckland and Blackcaps captain, Mark Burgess, who turns 80 today!
Burgess, a Grafton United life member, scored 4,228 runs at 41.04 for Auckland between 1964 and 1981. Notably, he played in New Zealand's first ever ODI in 1973 and captained his country during their first test win over England in 1978.
Happy birthday, Burge!
The Blackcaps and White Ferns summer schedules have been announced! 📢
Eden Park hosts three matches including an exciting double header in March.
Full schedule: https://www.nzc.nz/news-items/six-inbound-tours-confirmed-for-202425-international-summer/
Horns up 🤘 🤘 it's Andre Adams' birthday today!
Andre is our third highest wicket taker in first class cricket with 251 wickets at an average of 20.43. His overall FC bowling record is insane - 692 wickets at 23.96, 344 of them for Nottinghamshire!
Have a good one, Dre!
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RECRUITING | TDCC are actively recruiting for the next coach of our Premier Men's squad. The Pirates have enjoyed sustained success over the years including 2 National titles and numerous ACA championships. If you have the necessary skills and would like to help lead the team to continued success apply today. Applications close Wednesday 31st July. All details available www.takapunacricket.co.nz
EOI | The Executive Committee are seeking Expressions of Interest for the Women's Prem Coach. For all details and how to forward your application go to www.takapunacricket.co.nz
Auckland Cricket Umpire, Marise-Ann Fernandes, is an example of an Umpire who has thrived through NZC's Aspiring Female Umpire Programme. Hear from Marise as she reflects on her experiences! 🗣
Applications for the 2024/25 Aspiring Female Umpire programme are open for another week! Get yours in today by clicking below. ⤵️
APPLY | https://bit.ly/3xPAibm
Congratulations to our ACES Mark Chapman and Finn Allen for being offered Blackcaps central contracts for 2024/25!
Thanks for your service, Robbie O! 🫡
After representing Auckland for over ten years, our legendary skipper Robbie O’Donnell is set to leave the ACES before the commencement of the 2024/25 season.
Read full statement: https://buff.ly/4cvxOyd
the greatest HEARTS batter in history, Katie Perkins!
Katie will hate us calling her the greatest, but the numbers don't lie: 5,667 runs across formats at an average in the mid 30s with four tons and 35 half centuries. She also represented the Whiteferns in 128 matches between 2011-2021.
Happy birthday, legend!
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one of Auckland Cricket's legends, John McIntyre! (pictured seated third from right).
McIntyre's left arm orthodox netted him 238 first class wickets for Auckland (fourth highest on our list) at an incredible average of 22.88 over a 21-year career. He was a key performer in two title-winning Auckland sides (1977/78 and 1980/81) and was a stalwart of Grafton Cricket Club.
Bonus marks for anyone that can spot a young Martin Crowe in this team photo of the winning 1980/81 Auckland side!
Can you name all the players pictured?
📷 New Zealand Cricket Museum
Applications are NOW OPEN for NZC’s Aspiring Female Umpire and Pathway to Performance programmes! 💡☝️
Both programmes have been instrumental in providing aspiring Umpires & Coaches with the relevant skills to progress into pathway opportunities.
AFUP applications close on Thurs 18th July while P2P applications close Thurs 25th July. Learn more or submit your application by clicking below.
APPLY ▶️ https://bit.ly/3L5REnD
HEARTS batter, Prue Catton!
It's been a whirlwind couple of years for Prue, making her debut in both formats before captaining the team in just her second List-A match. She has also captained the HEARTS in one Super Smash match as well as representing NZ A against England A in March, hitting her (so far) highest list A score of 70.
Happy 21st, Prue! You're already a legend in our books!
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A umpire's view behind the scenes of the ICC T20 World Cup in the Caribbean from our very own Chris Brown.
Looks a hard life!
before he became an ICC umpire, Chris represented Auckland as a seamer in 44 matches. He was also a stalwart of East Coast Bays Cricket club.
HEARTS pace guru, business owner and genuine allrounder, Josie Penfold!
Josie hit her maiden professional half century last season against Northern Districts at Cobham Oval during the HBJ Shield.
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Hands up if you're 30 today! 🙋
Happy birthday, Mark Chapman!
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Legends in blue 🔵🏏 We were honoured to host our Auckland alumni during the summer at Morningside Tavern. The hundreds of men & women who've donned the blue over 100+ years all form a unique part of our rich tapestry and we cherich the opportunity to bring them together for connection and reflection.
See you again in 2024/25!
Bring it home tomorrow, lads 💪
The Blues
HEARTS bowler Amberly Parr has called time on her domestic playing career. A Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club stalwart, Amberly represented Auckland 8 times between 2021/22 and 2022/23.
"Although my time in the HEARTS set up was brief, it was a great opportunity to develop as a player and was filled with awesome experiences.
"I have decided to step away from the domestic space to focus on my career and to begin to explore coaching in the women's space as that is an area I am passionate about."
Best of luck Amberly - we're looking forward to seeing your impact behind the scenes in the years to come!
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Welcome to our new General Manager of Performance & Talent - Evan Jones!
Read more: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/142105?newsfeedId=1765493
Errrmmm....what??
4️⃣ overs. 4️⃣ maidens.
The most economical bowling spell in men’s ICC T20 World Cup history for Lockie Ferguson 👏
📸 ICC/Getty
HEARTS' pace spearhead and speed svengali, Molly Penfold!
Molly made her international debut for the White Ferns in and against the country of her birth, England, in 2021.
Happy birthday, Mol!
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SITUATION VACANT | Head Coach Female Performance Programme - Auckland HEARTS
Shape the future of our women's programme and our top women's representative team with this leadership position. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional coach looking to make a positive impact on the largest major association in New Zealand.
Apply now: https://buff.ly/45pEZFf 🔗
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Our 2024/25 ACES | Youthful Brilliance Our young but established talent returning for 2024/25: Adi Ashok (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club) Quinn Sunde (Takapuna District Cricket Club) Simon Keene (North Shore Cricket Club) See first round ACES contract list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗 #WeAreAuckland
Our 2024/25 ACES | The Experienced Batting Core Returning to the middle this season: Will O'Donnell (Takapuna District Cricket Club) George Worker (Cornwall Cricket Club) Sean Solia (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club) Cam Fletcher (East Coast Bays Cricket) See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗 #WeAreAuckland
Our 2024/25 ACES | The Super Smash winning attack! Back for more this season: Louis Delport (East Coast Bays Cricket) Danru Ferns (Takapuna District Cricket Club) Ben Lister (Suburbs New Lynn Cricket Club) See full list: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/newsarticle/143225 🔗 #WeAreAuckland
Unsung Heroes Episode #2 - Gerald Hampton We continue our series on community legends who don't always get their due. Our latest Unsung Hero will be instantly recognisable to any premier or rep cricketer who has played over the last 20+ years in Auckland. Gerald is a stalwart of club cricket in Auckland, recently celebrating his 800th and final game day as an on-field umpire. Hear him chat about how he started out, his love of the possibilities of the next ball, and the exciting next stage of his umpiring journey. Learn more about umpiring club cricket in 2024/25: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/community/umpiring-scoring #TheAucklandWay
Highlights of 2023/24 🎥🔥 Thanks to all those who made this season a great one, from club cricket through to Plunket Shield 🏏 The countdown to 2024/25 begins! #WeAreAuckland #TheAucklandWay
BATFIRST 2023/24 | Auckland Cricket aims to put a BatFirst pack into the hands of every Year 3 child attending a decile 1-5 school in Auckland. Our long-term goal is to offer children physical activity opportunities, which can assist in their overall educational and social development. One of the biggest barriers for children being physically active can be having the tools to start. BatFirst aims to remove that and introduce basic ideas to start playing. Since its inception in 2019 14,709 kids from 107 decile 1-5 schools have recieved a BatFirst kit. In the 2023-24 season alone we reached 3628 kids from 149 Classes in 31 schools. Programme proudly sponsored by Local Doctors. Video by Lochana Media 🎥 LEARN MORE & DONATE: https://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz/community/bat-first-1 #TheAucklandWay
After waiting all season we finally got to witness McKENZIE vs. McKENZIE! Who won round 1️⃣ of McKenzieBowl? #PlunketShield #WeAreAuckland
Man of the moment! 💪 Catching up with Jordan Sussex the morning after his incredible haul of 8/71, one of the top 10 best bowling figures for an Auckland first class player. #WeAreAuckland #PlunketShield
JOCK TEES OFF | Highlights of Jock McKenzie's 74* on debut, helping the ACES to 410 in the first innings of their #PlunketShield match against Otago. By debuting in the four day format, Jock became the first person to play both rugby and cricket at first-class level for Auckland since Graham Gedye in 1956! #WeAreAuckland
A MIGHTY START | All seven of ACES debutant Harjot Johal's wickets from this weekend's tight draw with the Volts. Harj's match figures of 7/117 helped bring the Auckland boys within one wicket of victory during a dramatic final day's play! #WeAreAuckland
Another crucial #FordTrophy match, another epic 💯 from Robbie O'Donnell 👌 #WeAreAuckland
Stand and admire, it's another hundy for Guppy! His 31st in List-A cricket, coming off just 81 balls 👏 #FordTrophy #WeAreAuckland
"An Exciting Opportunity" The HEARTS travel to Dunedin this weekend with a spot in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield (HBJ) finals on the line. Hear from skipper Maddy Green about her return to the team this season, the challenge ahead against Otago Sparks and what making the HBJ finals would mean to the young HEARTS team! #WeAreAuckland #HBJShield
115 runs, 110 balls, with 12 fours and 3 sixes (in consecutive balls) Some fiiiiine batting from Robbie O'Donnell today! #FordTrophy #WeAreAuckland
Club Summer Series, Keith Hay Park | January 2024 Well done to the 12 clubs, players, volunteers and supporters who made Summer Series a success this season - along with Eden Roskill Cricket Club for hosting! Summer Series gives our young cricketers an opportunity to take part in a hard fought competition that plugs a gap in the season’s calendar before school cricket starts up again. #TheAucklandWay
On January 4th, we celebrated a legend’s contribution to cricket in Auckland and New Zealand. ‘Thank You, Gup’ day not only celebrated Martin Guptill's prowess on the field, but also his impact on our organisation and the wider cricketing community in Auckland. And the great man didn’t disappoint, smashing an unbeaten 85 to carry his bat and set up the ACES Super Smash win over the Wellington Firebirds at Eden Park Kennards Hire Community Oval. Thank you, Guppy! 🎥: Lochana Media #WeAreAuckland
🎥 Scenes from Colin Maiden Park on Sunday, where Auckland University played host to Parnell for the CITYGUARD Premier Men’s T20 final. A bumper crowd enjoyed some high quality T20 action on a beautiful Tamaki Makaurau day, with the visiting Parnell side triumphing by 9 runs. Exclusive Photographic Services partner: ProGear #TheAucklandWay
108 runs, 109 balls - 13 fours, 1 six. Immense from Brooke Halliday at Hagley Oval today, on her Auckland List A debut, no less - racking up the first HEARTS ton of the season! 📷: photosport.nz #HBJShield #WeAreAuckland
A maiden List-A wicket for Jock McKenzie, and it’s the the big fish, Northern Districts skipper Jerry Raval! #FordTrophy #WeAreAuckland
Only a few hours until the ACES compete for the Super Smash trophy! Louis is excited, how about you? ACES vs. Canterbury Kings 4:30pm Eden Park main oval P.S don’t forget to pick up your Louis Delport Celebration Appreciation badges at the Cricket Express shop in the south stand. #WeAreAuckland
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