NZCPA | NZ Cricket Players Association

19/9/2021

NZCPA Statement on Cancellation of pakistan tour

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Statement from New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA)

The NZCPA is delighted that the Blackcaps have arrived safely in Dubai following the cancellation of the Pakistan tour. Obviously, it has not been an easy time for the players and their families and it is a relief to everyone knowing that they are now safe.

We recognise and understand that the decision to leave their country is extremely disappointing for the people of Pakistan. However, player safety has to be our number one priority and we completely support the decision that has been made by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Importantly, we would like to thank the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the respective Pakistan Government agencies for their excellent care and support of our team at this time – it is much appreciated and we couldn’t have asked for more. We really feel for PCB CEO Wasim Khan and his team given the work they had put in to ensure the tour could go ahead, and we only hope that one day the situation will be such that we will be able to return safely.

We have complete confidence in the security check processes we follow with NZC prior to going on any tour and remain comfortable with the decision to go - our players were really looking forward to playing in Pakistan for the first time. However, the security checking doesn’t stop on arrival and the continued risk assessments had determined that the situation for our team had changed last Friday and that a decision needed to be made to leave.

We would also like to thank the team at NZC led by David White who have done an outstanding job throughout – their commitment to player involvement in decision making and player safety is second to none.

In addition, we thank the New Zealand Government for their support and also our security consultant Reg Dickason whose experience and expertise in managing security for sporting tours and tournaments is hugely valued.

31/8/2021

THROUGH THE PICKETS Ep 6 - Will Somerville OUT NOW

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Episode 6 of the NZCPA Podcast Through the Pickets has just been realeased and features Will Somerville. In this edtion Will talks to us about being in lockdown with three children aged five and under, his lesson in persistence as he chased his dream to become a full-time cricketer which became a reality for him at the age of thirty, and how he is adding a financial advisor qualification to his chartered accountancy for life after cricket. Will also dives into his fantasy football, the family wine label Two Degrees and his debut for the Blackcaps in 2018. Listen on all your favourite podcast apps such as Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher or clink on the links below.

13/7/2021

'Tails' To Tell - The Bruce Taylor Story Book Launch

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Around 45 former team mates, friends and cricket officials gathered at the Basin Reserve Cricket Museum to launch "Tails' To Tell - The Bruce Taylor Story” on the late Bruce Taylor’s birthday.

Author Bill Francis paid tribute to Taylor for agreeing to allow not only anecdotes of his record breaking cricket career to be included in the book, but details of the heartbreak around his incarceration.

Former Blackcap John Morrison reflected on seeing Taylor in action. "What a magnificent bowler he was. I saw him bowl Basil D'Oliveira at the Basin Reserve against England - that ball remains etched in my memory bank and showed what he could against the best players."

Taylor’s wife Annie was unable to attend after sustaining a fall just days earlier.

12/7/2021

Devon Conway voted ICC Player of the Month for June

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New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been named the ICC Player of the Month for June at the conclusion of the voting process, which combines votes cast by former players, prominent journalists and global cricket fans.

Left-hander Conway became the first New Zealand player to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after an astounding first month in Test cricket, cracking a solid double century on debut against England at Lord’s and following it up with two half-centuries in his next two games, including in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in Southampton.

9/7/2021

Through the Pickets Ep5 - Jacob Oram out now

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Episode 5 of the NZCPA Podcast Through the Pickets has just been realeased and features Jacob Oram. In this edtion Jacob talks life after cricket, key career moments, and trying to hold down three jobs including Sport Advancement Manager at Massey University, White Ferns Bowling Coach and the family business BioFarm. He also dives into his football playing days, love of Arsenal and at present is leading his fantasy baseball league. Listen on all your favourite podcast apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher or clink on the links below.

18/6/2021

Winter Drinks and Nibbles

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The NZCPA hosted its Winter Drinks and Nibbles in Auckland last night at the Chambers Bar in the CBD. It was a great turn out with over seventy past and present players and NZCPA Partners in attendance. New Player Development Manager Paul Hobbs once again did an outstanding job facilitating the event not to mention hosting a Q&A panel session revolving and the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC World Test Championship. Former Blackcap Kyle Mills captivated the room as he revealed some of the secrets of the IPL including the in-depth level of statistical analysis and algorithms used to match a given bowler to a batsman to gain an advantage. Thank you to all who attended and made it a wonderful night.

18/6/2021

Through the Pickets- Ep 4 Suzie Bates out now

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Episode 4 of Through the Pickets has just been released and features Suzie Bates a dual international who has represented New Zealand in both basketball and Cricket, In this episode Suzie talks about growing up with two older brothers a little sister and some epic backyard cricket matches. She shares the incredible story of how she hung out with the US Basketball Dream Team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. We delve into the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of young athletes. Listen on all your favourite podcast apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Stitcher or clink on one of the links.

11/6/2021

Past Player Event Christchurch

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A great night was had by all at the past player event held by the NZCPA at the No.4 Bar and Restaurant in Merivale. A big thanks to Ben Harris for his help in organising the event and a special mention must be made to former Canterbury Coach Garry MacDonald who drove from Nelson to attend the night and join in the festivities with 50 current and past players. New Personal Development Manager Paul Hobbs did an excellent job facilitating his first event with CPA Players’ Award recipient Amy Satterthwaite and Canterbury All-Rounder Cole McConchie sharing their insights on the Personal Development Programme and the support, assistance and help the NZCPA has provided to members. Our next event is the Winter Drinks and Nibbles on 17 June in Auckland.

1/6/2021

Kyle Jamieson receives ultimate accolade to Cap off 2021 season.

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Kyle Jamieson put the icing on the cake of a whirlwind 12 months with the Blackcaps when he was recognised by his teammates as the recipient of 10th edition of The Players’ Cap, in a presentation within the team hotel in London this evening.

1/6/2021

Through the Pickets Podcast- Episode 3 Kyle Jamieson

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Episode 3 features Kyle Jamieson, and in this edition he discusses growing up in South Auckland, the past 12 months in his career including his debut for the Blackcaps in 2020. Kyle also shares his experiences at Auckland Grammar and Lincoln University, not to mention his foray into Rugby League and the Breakers Basketball Academy. His take on the IPL auction is is a great listen as is the chat around walking into at room at a height of 6 foot 8. Episode 3 is available on all your favourite podcast apps or click on the links provided.