Beige makes a comeback

The Beige Brigade will be in raptures with the news that New Zealand will again wear the one-day strip from the 1980s when they take on Australia in a Twenty20 international at Eden Park in February.

"The idea came from the Black Caps and they are enthusiastically behind it," explained Martin Snedden, New Zealand cricket's chief executive. "They grew up watching cricket during the '80s and have a lot of respect for players from that era.

"Twenty20 cricket may one day find a regular place at international level as a third-generation form of the game, complementing test cricket and one-day internationals."

A statement issued by the Beige Brigade welcomed the news. "We have been preaching the mantra 'It's About Passion Not Fashion' for several years now, and have travelled the world and the country in support of the Black Caps. It is wonderful to see that the impact of the Kiwi cricket fan wearing beige has inspired a complete change in the clothing that the national team will don come February."