Andrew Alderson

New Zealand blossom under Hesson

New Zealand blossom under Hesson

The coach has formed a balanced Test side and created a stable environment of professionalism and effective communication

05-Jul-2014•Andrew Alderson

Steady New Zealand need minor tweaks for Barbados

Steady New Zealand need minor tweaks for Barbados

They could look to pushing Watling up to No. 6, and bringing Wagner back on a track that isn't likely to offer much to spinners

21-Jun-2014•Andrew Alderson

Eleven reasons why New Zealand are looking good

Eleven reasons why New Zealand are looking good

Featuring McCullum, Taylor, Boult, Southee and a support cast of team-mates, coaches and fans

20-Feb-2014•Andrew Alderson

Two steps back for New Zealand

Two steps back for New Zealand

Their showing in Bangladesh seems to have given the lie to the progress they made earlier this year

13-Nov-2013•Andrew Alderson

Plenty to ponder for New Zealand

Plenty to ponder for New Zealand

The two-Test series against Bangladesh offered some positives but concerns remain, especially with the bowling unit and opening combination

28-Oct-2013•Andrew Alderson

Chittagong pitch helps no one

Chittagong pitch helps no one

The batsmen got some batting practice, but otherwise it was soul-sapping stuff

14-Oct-2013•Andrew Alderson

Is there a method to NZC's madness?

Is there a method to NZC's madness?

New Zealand cricket seems to be embarking on a new era. But will we see any change in fortunes?

25-Jul-2013•Andrew Alderson

The Phantom walks away

The Phantom walks away

Chris Martin was not only one of New Zealand's most successful bowlers, but a cricketer who endeared himself to everyone with his humility and humour

03-Jul-2013•Andrew Alderson

Turn the bickering into good governance

Turn the bickering into good governance

John Parker's document on New Zealand cricket might be controversial, but you cannot fault the sentiment behind it

07-Apr-2013•Andrew Alderson

A large step forward, but no cigar

A large step forward, but no cigar

Has the Auckland Test marked a turnaround in New Zealand's fortunes? The trip to England will tell

27-Mar-2013•Andrew Alderson

Lack of pace penetration a worry for New Zealand

Lack of pace penetration a worry for New Zealand

The honours are even going to Auckland, but it's not all hunky dory for the hosts

19-Mar-2013•Andrew Alderson

Uncompromising New Zealand must look to sustain form

Uncompromising New Zealand must look to sustain form

The draw in Dunedin threw up plenty of positives for the hosts, which they must carry forward to Wellington

11-Mar-2013•Andrew Alderson

Dipak stumbles, Nathan sizzles

Dipak stumbles, Nathan sizzles

Six memorable days from the last six England tours to New Zealand

19-Feb-2013•Andrew Alderson

New Zealand need to woo their fans back

New Zealand need to woo their fans back

Spineless performances will have made their supporters feel jaded. To make them care once again, some of New Zealand's players will need to play exceptionally

28-Aug-2012•Andrew Alderson

A man for a crisis

A man for a crisis

Mike Hesson is young but experienced, and has excellent man-management skills which will help New Zealand in a tough year ahead

22-Jul-2012•Andrew Alderson

New Zealand's American dream

New Zealand's American dream

They have a lot riding on promoting cricket in the US, but you wouldn't know that going by the team's recent performances in Florida

05-Jul-2012•Andrew Alderson

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