Auckland Cricket

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 | 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 🔗

🔵⚪ 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?

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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 👏

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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 🔗