New South Wales cricket team
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The New South Wales men's cricket team (formerly named NSW Blues) are an Australian men's professional first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. The team competes in the Australian first class cricket competition known as the Sheffield Shield and the limited overs Marsh One-Day Cup. The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season. New South Wales were the inaugural winners of the Champions League Twenty20.
They are the most successful domestic cricket side in Australia having won the First-class competition 47 times. In addition, they have also won the Australian domestic limited-overs cricket tournament cup 11 times. They occasionally play first-class matches against touring International sides. New South Wales have played teams representing nine of the twelve test playing nations. Besides its domestic successes, the state is also known for producing some of the finest Australian cricketers to have graced the game.[1]
Colours and badge
The primary club colour of New South Wales is sky blue, which represents the state colour of New South Wales. The secondary club colour is dark blue, with additional contrasting colour of white.
Shirt sponsors and manufacturers
Period | Kit manufacturer | Major Sponsor | Minor Sponsor | Shorts Sponsor |
---|---|---|---|---|
2012–2017 | Classic Sportswear | Transport for NSW | Transport for NSW | Transport for NSW |
2017–2021 | International Sports Clothing | Transport for NSW | Transport for NSW | Transport for NSW |
2021– | New Balance | NSW Government | NSW Government | NSW Government |
Notable players
The following is a list of notable players who have represented Australia in Test Matches.
- Don Bradman
- Steve Waugh
- Mark Waugh
- Michael Bevan
- Adam Gilchrist
- Stuart MacGill
- Glenn McGrath
- Michael Slater
- Geoff Lawson
- Doug Walters
- Victor Trumper
- Tibby Cotter
- Bill O'Reilly
- Fred Spofforth
- Ray Lindwall
- Arthur Morris
- Neil Harvey
- Allan Border
- Alan Davidson
- Bob Simpson
- Monty Noble
- Stan McCabe
- Charlie Macartney
- Richie Benaud
- Mark Taylor
- Syd Gregory
- Norm O'Neill
- Warren Bardsley
- Arthur Mailey
- Brian Booth
- Ian Craig
- Sid Barnes
- Bill Brown
- Jack Gregory
- Sammy Carter
- Charles Kelleway
- Jim Kelly
- Charles Turner
- Percy McDonnell
- George Bonnor
- Alick Bannerman
- Dave Gregory
- Nathan Bracken
- Stuart Clark
- Brett Lee
- Simon Katich
- Michael Clarke
- Doug Bollinger
- Nathan Hauritz
- Brad Haddin
- Phillip Hughes
- David Warner
- Phil Jaques
- Harry Moses
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Usman Khawaja
- Shane Watson
- Stephen O'Keefe
- Beau Casson
- Moises Henriques
- Pat Cummins
- Josh Hazlewood
- Nathan Lyon
- Trent Copeland
- Kurtis Patterson
- Peter Nevill
- Nic Maddinson
The following is a list of players who have represented other nations in Test matches.
Honours
- Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup Champions: 47
- 1895–96, 1896–97, 1899–1900, 1901–02, 1902–03, 1903–04, 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1910–11, 1911–12, 1913–14, 1919–20, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1925–26, 1928–29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1951–52, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1989–90, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2019–20
- Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup Runner-up (since introduction of final in 1982–83): 4
- 1990–91, 1991–92, 2006–07, 2018-19
- Domestic One-Day Cup Champions: 12
- 1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21
- Domestic One-Day Cup Runner-up: 9
- 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1990–91, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021-22
- KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Champions: 1
- 2008–09
- Champions League Twenty20 Champions: 1
- 2009
Squad
Players with international caps are listed in bold.
The squad for the 2024/25 season is as follows:[2]
No. | Name | Nat | Birth date | Shield or One-Day Cup | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
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Batters | |||||||
14 | Oliver Davies | (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 23) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
18 | Jack Edwards | (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 (age 24) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
– | Ryan Hackney | (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24) | Shield | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | ||
16 | Daniel Hughes | (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 (age 35) | Both | Left-handed | — | ||
53 | Nic Maddinson | (1991-12-21) 21 December 1991 (age 32) | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | |||
45 | Blake Nikitaras | (2000-04-29) 29 April 2000 (age 24) | Shield | Left-handed | — | ||
17 | Kurtis Patterson | (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 30) | Both | Left-handed | — | ||
49 | Steve Smith | (1989-06-02) 2 June 1989 (age 34) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Cricket Australia contract | |
All-rounders | |||||||
77 | Sean Abbott | (1992-02-29) 29 February 1992 (age 32) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Cricket Australia contract | |
93 | Chris Green | (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993 (age 30) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
21 | Moises Henriques | (1987-02-01) 1 February 1987 (age 37) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Captain | |
50 | Hayden Kerr | (1996-07-10) 10 July 1996 (age 27) | Both | Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | ||
Wicket-keepers | |||||||
99 | Matt Gilkes | (1999-08-21) 21 August 1999 (age 24) | Both | Left-handed | — | ||
22 | Josh Philippe | (1997-06-01) 1 June 1997 (age 26) | Right-handed | — | |||
48 | Lachlan Shaw | (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 (age 21) | — | Right-handed | — | Rookie contract | |
Spin Bowlers | |||||||
77 | Joel Davies | (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003 (age 20) | — | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Rookie contract | |
67 | Nathan Lyon | (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987 (age 36) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Cricket Australia contract | |
2 | Tanveer Sangha | (2001-11-26) 26 November 2001 (age 22) | One-Day Cup | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
66 | Adam Zampa | (1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 32) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Cricket Australia contract | |
Pace Bowlers | |||||||
67 | Jackson Bird | (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 37) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | ||
30 | Pat Cummins | (1993-05-08) 8 May 1993 (age 30) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Cricket Australia contract | |
27 | Ben Dwarshuis | (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 (age 29) | Both | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | ||
28 | Ryan Hadley | (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 (age 25) | — | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | ||
7 | Liam Hatcher | (1996-09-17) 17 September 1996 (age 27) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | ||
8 | Josh Hazlewood | (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 (age 33) | Both | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Cricket Australia contract | |
9 | Jack Nisbet | (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | ||
19 | Will Salzmann | (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 (age 20) | One-Day Cup | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Rookie contract | |
56 | Mitchell Starc | (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 (age 34) | Both | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | Cricket Australia contract | |
4 | Chris Tremain | (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 (age 32) | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast |
Records
Most first-class matches played
Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
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1 | 135 | Greg Matthews | 1982/83 – 1997/98 |
2 | 120 | Phil Emery | 1987/88 – 1998/99 |
3 | 115 | Geoff Lawson | 1977/78 – 1991/92 |
4 | 108 | Mark Waugh | 1985/86 – 2003/04 |
5= | 107 | Steve Rixon | 1974/75 – 1987/88 |
Moises Henriques | 2006/07 – Present | ||
Source:[3]. Last updated: 20 March 2024. |
Most first-class runs
Rank | Runs | Player | Career |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 9,309 (183 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 1989/90 – 2006/07 |
2 | 8,416 (182 inns.) | Mark Waugh | 1985/86 – 2003/04 |
3 | 8,005 (135 inns.) | Alan Kippax | 1918/19 – 1935/36 |
4 | 6,997 (172 inns.) | Mark Taylor | 1985/86 – 1998/99 |
5 | 6,946 (159 inns.) | Steve Waugh | 1984/85 – 2003/04 |
Source:[4]. Last updated: 28 May 2007. |
Most first-class wickets
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 417 | Greg Matthews | 135 | 28.64 |
2 | 395 | Geoff Lawson | 115 | 23.36 |
3 | 334 | Arthur Mailey | 67 | 27.66 |
4 | 325 | Bill O'Reilly | 54 | 16.52 |
5 | 322 | Richie Benaud | 86 | 26.00 |
Source:[5]. Last updated: 31 May 2007. |
See also
References
- ^ McGrath and co conspicuous by their absence Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2011
- ^ Cricket NSW (12 April 2024). "SBlues squad confirmed for season 2024/25". Cricket Australia. Cricket NSW. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Most appearances for New South Wales". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BAT_MOST_RUNS_NSW.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BOWL_MOST_WKTS_NSW.html[permanent dead link]
External links
- Official Website of the New South Wales cricket team Archived 6 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine
- Official Website of Cricket Australia
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