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Jones discovers hidden talent with last ball of season

Jones discovers hidden talent with last ball of season

There exists in radio archives a sublime piece of Test match commentary in which John Parker recalls, with lascivious delight, the manner in which he achieved his only wicket in Test cricket - the bastard product of a non-bowler and wayward fieldsman

26-Feb-2001•Steve McMorran

Wellington shake off chokers tag to claim first Trophy in 11 years

Wellington shake off chokers tag to claim first Trophy in 11 years

Wellington acquired history today and rid themselves of history when, on their captain's birthday, in vindication of their coach and in renewed revelation of their unity of purpose, they took first innings points from Northern Districts at the Basin

25-Feb-2001•Steve McMorran

Opening partnership puts one Wellington hand on Trophy

Opening partnership puts one Wellington hand on Trophy

When Wellington began their last gallant charge towards first innings points in their match against Northern Districts at the Basin Reserve today, with the further and larger objective in sight of overall victory in the Shell Trophy, it was both

24-Feb-2001•Steve McMorran

Main battle draws more focus than record for Nevin

Main battle draws more focus than record for Nevin

When Chris Nevin was out for 99 in Wellington's match against Otago at the Basin Reserve a week ago, he grinned broadly, puffed thoughtfully on a cigarette and said 99 would do

23-Feb-2001•Steve McMorran

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