Plunket Shield News

What if teams got more points for taking Tests longer (but draws weren't rewarded)?
The current WTC system is weighed in favour of bowler-friendly pitches. Here's one that aims to incentivise longer Test matches that end in an outright result
Harry Swindells, Leicestershire's One-Day Cup hero, retires aged 26
Long-term finger injury forces keeper-batter to quit the sport with immediate effect
England confirmed by ICC as host for next three WTC finals
ECB's 'successful track record in hosting recent finals' cited as reason for keeping showcase event in country
The mystique of Kolkata 2001 is still unbeatable
Leeds 2019 and Brisbane 2021 made strong claims to the crown, but Kolkata 2001 still prevailed among the fans as the greatest Test match of the 21st century
Switch Hit: Bavuma's big moment, England's big test
Alan is joined by Miller and Firdose to discuss South Africa's WTC triumph before Matt jumps in to help preview the Test series between England and India

Auckland BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
DK Ferns	12.0	0	47	1	3.91	(2w)
J Sussex	11.0	1	58	0	5.27	(2w)
AL Olliver	4.0	0	24	0	6
L Delport	15.5	0	80	3	5.05
WT O'Donnell	5.0	0	20	0	4

Canterbury 4th innings Partnerships