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New South Wales cricket team

January 01, 1970

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 The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season.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.

 New South Wales
Personnel
CaptainMoises Henriques
CoachGreg Shipperd
Team information
Colours  Light Blue   Dark Blue
Founded1856; 168 years ago (1856)
Home groundSydney Cricket Ground
Capacity48,601
Secondary home ground(s)North Sydney Oval, Drummoyne Oval, Bankstown Oval, North Dalton Park
Secondary ground capacity20,000, 6,000, 8,000, 5,430
History
First-class debutVictoria
in 1856
at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sheffield Shield wins47 (1896, 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1940, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2014, 2020)
One Day Wins wins12 (1985, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2021)
KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins1 (2009)
Champions League Twenty20 wins1 (2009)
Official websiteNew South Wales Blues

First-class

One-day

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 edit

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 edit

Notable players edit

Further information: List of New South Wales cricketers

The following is a list of notable players who have represented Australia in Test Matches.

The following is a list of players who have represented other nations in Test matches.

Honours edit

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
1990–91, 1991–92, 2006–07, 2018-19
1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21
1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1990–91, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021-22
2008–09
2009

Squad edit

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
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 23) 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 23) 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 edit

Main article: New South Wales cricket team records

Most first-class matches played edit

Rank Matches Player Period
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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ McGrath and co conspicuous by their absence Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2011
  2. ^ Cricket NSW (12 April 2024). "SBlues squad confirmed for season 2024/25". Cricket Australia. Cricket NSW. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Most appearances for New South Wales". CricketArchive. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  4. ^ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BAT_MOST_RUNS_NSW.html[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BOWL_MOST_WKTS_NSW.html[permanent dead link]

External links edit

  • Official Website of the New South Wales cricket team 6 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine
  • Official Website of Cricket Australia

January 01, 1970
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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 New South WalesPersonnelCaptainMoises HenriquesCoachGreg ShipperdTeam informationColours Light Blue Dark BlueFounded1856 168 years ago 1856 Home groundSydney Cricket GroundCapacity48 601Secondary home ground s North Sydney Oval Drummoyne Oval Bankstown Oval North Dalton ParkSecondary ground capacity20 000 6 000 8 000 5 430HistoryFirst class debutVictoriain 1856at Melbourne Cricket GroundSheffield Shield wins47 1896 1897 1900 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1909 1911 1912 1914 1920 1921 1923 1926 1929 1932 1933 1938 1940 1949 1950 1952 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1965 1966 1983 1985 1986 1990 1993 1994 2003 2005 2008 2014 2020 One Day Wins wins12 1985 1988 1992 1993 1994 2001 2002 2003 2006 2015 2016 2021 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins1 2009 Champions League Twenty20 wins1 2009 Official websiteNew South Wales BluesFirst classOne day 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 Contents 1 Colours and badge 1 1 Shirt sponsors and manufacturers 2 Notable players 3 Honours 4 Squad 5 Records 5 1 Most first class matches played 5 2 Most first class runs 5 3 Most first class wickets 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksColours and badge editThe 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 edit 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 GovernmentNotable players editFurther information List of New South Wales cricketers The following is a list of notable players who have represented Australia in Test Matches nbsp Don Bradman nbsp Steve Waugh nbsp Mark Waugh nbsp Michael Bevan nbsp Adam Gilchrist nbsp Stuart MacGill nbsp Glenn McGrath nbsp Michael Slater nbsp Geoff Lawson nbsp Doug Walters nbsp Victor Trumper nbsp Tibby Cotter nbsp Bill O Reilly nbsp Fred Spofforth nbsp Ray Lindwall nbsp Arthur Morris nbsp Neil Harvey nbsp Allan Border nbsp Alan Davidson nbsp Bob Simpson nbsp Monty Noble nbsp Stan McCabe nbsp Charlie Macartney nbsp Richie Benaud nbsp Mark Taylor nbsp Syd Gregory nbsp Norm O Neill nbsp Warren Bardsley nbsp Arthur Mailey nbsp Brian Booth nbsp Ian Craig nbsp Sid Barnes nbsp Bill Brown nbsp Jack Gregory nbsp Sammy Carter nbsp Charles Kelleway nbsp Jim Kelly nbsp Charles Turner nbsp Percy McDonnell nbsp George Bonnor nbsp Alick Bannerman nbsp Dave Gregory nbsp Nathan Bracken nbsp Stuart Clark nbsp Brett Lee nbsp Simon Katich nbsp Michael Clarke nbsp Doug Bollinger nbsp Nathan Hauritz nbsp Brad Haddin nbsp Phillip Hughes nbsp David Warner nbsp Phil Jaques nbsp Harry Moses nbsp Steve Smith nbsp Mitchell Starc nbsp Usman Khawaja nbsp Shane Watson nbsp Stephen O Keefe nbsp Beau Casson nbsp Moises Henriques nbsp Pat Cummins nbsp Josh Hazlewood nbsp Nathan Lyon nbsp Trent Copeland nbsp Kurtis Patterson nbsp Peter Nevill nbsp Nic Maddinson The following is a list of players who have represented other nations in Test matches nbsp Mason Crane nbsp Imran KhanHonours editSheffield 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 dd Sheffield Shield Pura Cup Runner up since introduction of final in 1982 83 4 1990 91 1991 92 2006 07 2018 19 dd 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 dd 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 dd KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Champions 1 2008 09 dd Champions League Twenty20 Champions 1 2009 dd Squad editPlayers 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 Batters 14 Oliver Davies nbsp 2000 10 14 14 October 2000 age 23 Both Right handed Right arm off break 18 Jack Edwards nbsp 2000 04 19 19 April 2000 age 23 Both Right handed Right arm medium Ryan Hackney nbsp 1999 07 15 15 July 1999 age 24 Shield Left handed Slow left arm orthodox 16 Daniel Hughes nbsp 1989 02 16 16 February 1989 age 35 Both Left handed 53 Nic Maddinson nbsp 1991 12 21 21 December 1991 age 32 Left handed Left arm orthodox 45 Blake Nikitaras nbsp 2000 04 29 29 April 2000 age 23 Shield Left handed 17 Kurtis Patterson nbsp 1993 05 05 5 May 1993 age 30 Both Left handed 49 Steve Smith nbsp 1989 06 02 2 June 1989 age 34 Both Right handed Right arm leg spin Cricket Australia contract All rounders 77 Sean Abbott nbsp 1992 02 29 29 February 1992 age 32 Both Right handed Right arm fast medium Cricket Australia contract 93 Chris Green nbsp 1993 10 01 1 October 1993 age 30 Both Right handed Right arm off break 21 Moises Henriques nbsp 1987 02 01 1 February 1987 age 37 Both Right handed Right arm fast medium Captain 50 Hayden Kerr nbsp 1996 07 10 10 July 1996 age 27 Both Right handed Left arm fast medium Wicket keepers 99 Matt Gilkes nbsp 1999 08 21 21 August 1999 age 24 Both Left handed 22 Josh Philippe nbsp 1997 06 01 1 June 1997 age 26 Right handed 48 Lachlan Shaw nbsp 2002 12 26 26 December 2002 age 21 Right handed Rookie contract Spin Bowlers 77 Joel Davies nbsp 2003 10 28 28 October 2003 age 20 Left handed Slow left arm orthodox Rookie contract 67 Nathan Lyon nbsp 1987 11 20 20 November 1987 age 36 Both Right handed Right arm off break Cricket Australia contract 2 Tanveer Sangha nbsp 2001 11 26 26 November 2001 age 22 One Day Cup Right handed Right arm leg break 66 Adam Zampa nbsp 1992 03 31 31 March 1992 age 32 Both Right handed Right arm leg break Cricket Australia contract Pace Bowlers 67 Jackson Bird nbsp 1986 12 11 11 December 1986 age 37 Both Right handed Right arm fast medium 30 Pat Cummins nbsp 1993 05 08 8 May 1993 age 30 Both Right handed Right arm fast Cricket Australia contract 27 Ben Dwarshuis nbsp 1994 06 23 23 June 1994 age 29 Both Left handed Left arm fast medium 28 Ryan Hadley nbsp 1998 11 17 17 November 1998 age 25 Right handed Right arm medium fast 7 Liam Hatcher nbsp 1996 09 17 17 September 1996 age 27 Both Right handed Right arm fast medium 8 Josh Hazlewood nbsp 1991 01 08 8 January 1991 age 33 Both Left handed Right arm fast medium Cricket Australia contract 9 Jack Nisbet nbsp 2003 01 27 27 January 2003 age 21 Both Right handed Right arm medium fast 19 Will Salzmann nbsp 2003 11 19 19 November 2003 age 20 One Day Cup Right handed Right arm medium fast Rookie contract 56 Mitchell Starc nbsp 1990 01 30 30 January 1990 age 34 Both Left handed Left arm fast Cricket Australia contract 4 Chris Tremain nbsp 1991 08 10 10 August 1991 age 32 Both Right handed Right arm medium fastRecords editMain article New South Wales cricket team records Most first class matches played edit Rank Matches Player Period 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit nbsp Cricket portal nbsp New South Wales portal Cricket in New South Wales New South Wales Cricket Association Sydney Grade CricketReferences edit 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 editOfficial Website of the New South Wales cricket team Archived 6 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine Official Website of Cricket Australia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title New South Wales cricket team amp oldid 1219184951, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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