The New Zealand Cricket Team , popularly Known as the Black Caps, is one of the best cricketing teams in the world today. One of the most aged cricket playing nations, New Zealand appeared in its first Test in 1930 against England in Christchurch, and succeeded their first test in 1956 against West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand played its first One-day International against Pakistan on February 11, 1973 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch. The New Zealand Cricket Team has created numerous legendary cricketers, including John R. Reid, Geoff Howarth, Ian Smith, Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe, Danny Morrison and Chris Cairns. Stephen Fleming, the existing captain of the New Zealand cricket team, is the most successful cricket captain of New Zealand. John Bracewell is the coach of the New Zealand.
The New Zealand cricket team has taken part in all cricket World Cups since 1975. They reached up to semi-finals on four occasions in 1975, 1979, 1992 and 1999 cricket World Cups, but lost to rivals on all occasions. Today, New Zealand cricket team is rated as one of the toughest and most exigent teams in the world, and it has the potential to disturb any team in the world. The current New Zealand cricket team has some marvelous cricketers, including the captain Stephen Fleming, and all-rounders Chris Harris, Nathan Astle, Scott Styris and Craig McMillan. Shane Bond is one of the fastest bowlers in the world today. |