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Vice Patrons  Messrs. C G Barnes, P Kanji QSM, K A Robinson, R B Seaton, M J Simpson.

Cricket Development Co-ordinator  Anthony Bowler

President  Mr A E W Parsons

Cricket Development Co-ordinator  Sara McGlashan

Past Presidents  Messrs. K J Barron, D F Hattaway, R A Hopkins, B W D Neal, J T Sparling, G B Troup.

Community Cricket Development Officers  Daffydd Evans, Simon Lambert, Lily Mulivai, Max O’Dowd, Sam Rippington

Vice Presidents  Messrs. M G Burgess, D J Clark, J S Crocker, T C Egerton, W P Francis, A R Gilchrist, R C Hooton, B D King, P R Lucas, G E Vivian, S C Wilson MNZM.

Grounds Officer  Adam Hansen/Jason Venema

Life Members  Miss N Cliffe, Mr D S Currie, Mr D F Hattaway, Mr B W D Neal, Mrs L Prichard, Miss E Ryan, Mr E K Smith. Honorary Members  Messrs. G R Burgess, J W Corner, W L O Dearsley, R C Hooton, A H Lennan, G MacLeod-Smith, J F Reid, F J Thorp, G Walton, M L Western. Honorary Cricket Members  Miss M K Fruin, Messrs. A C Barnes, J G Bracewell, M G Burgess, J J Crowe, T J Franklin, R M Harris, P A Horne, T W Jarvis, R A Jones, J M McIntyre, R W Morgan, D K Morrison, A E W Parsons, D N Patel, J F Reid, M C Snedden, J T Sparling, L W Stott, G B Troup, J T C Vaughan, G E Vivian. Board of Directors  Messrs. R F Smith (Chairman), N Albrecht, R G Davis, Sir John Graham, P J Kelly, A P O’Dowd, M L Su’a. Eden Park Trust Board  Messrs. R F Smith, P Lucas (Auckland Cricket delegates). Chief Executive  Mark Cameron

Auditor  Staples Rodway Honorary Solicitors  Russell McVeagh Council of Club Chairpersons  Mark Cameron (ACA CEO), Adrian Dale (ACA Community Cricket Manager), Nick Albrecht (Grafton United), Kris Baker (Ellerslie), Peter Boyd (Papatoetoe), Marijana Brajkovich (Parnell), Andrew Cook (Suburbs New Lynn), Ian Dee (Cornwall), Graham Dennis (Howick Pakuranga), Mark Dittmer (Eden Roskill), Andrew Diver (East Coast Bays), Mike Frost (Hibiscus Coast), Andrew Gale (Birkenhead City), Chris Glackin (Takapuna), Greg Hill (Waitakere City), Campbell Newman (North Shore), Stephen Nobilo (Kumeu), Mark Robson (Auckland University). Judicial Committee  Andrew Gilchrist (Convenor), David Clark, Ray Hopkins, Greg Jones, Daniel Minhinnick, Neil Murray. Auckland Cricket Development Foundation  Patron: Sir Ron Brierley (Kt Bach) Trustees: Rob Davis (Chairman) , Nicole Bassett, Derek Evennett, Bill Francis, Paul Lucas, David Stiassny, Graham Walton.

Judge Mick Brown

Leif Dearsley

Judge Brown, described by those who knew him as humble, compassionate and determined, revolutionised the New Zealand youth justice system with changes that were later emulated throughout the world.

Leif was a longstanding member of Cornwall having served as Chairman and President as well as being an extremely active member of the club from the 1960’s through to the 90’s.

A foster child who grew up to be a lawyer, Judge Brown spent his adult life giving back - to the young people who came through the Youth Court, and on various charitable trusts including the Auckland Cricket Association and the Child Development Foundation of New Zealand. In 2013, he was awarded the Blake Medal for leadership - the supreme prize of the Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Awards. The citation said he had dramatically changed the juvenile court system and significantly improved outcomes. During his time as the first Principal Youth Court Judge, he was responsible for the overhaul of the system from its punitive state in 1989 to a restorative one that continues today.

He was manager of the New Zealand team in the early 1990’s including the tour of Sri Lanka in 1992 when a suicide bomb was set off outside the team’s hotel. Leif was also a great contributor to Auckland Cricket and was made an Honorary Member in recognition of that in 1987.

Eric Dunn Eric played for Auckland from 1955-1957, playing ten first class games and accruing 29 wickets including two five wicket hauls. Eric had a strong assocaition with the Papatoetoe club and was also a fine rugby player.

Judge Brown was a Vice Patron of Auckland Cricket from 1997/98 until 2009/10.

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Patron  Sir John Graham KNZM, CBE.

Obituaries

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Office Bearers and Sub Committees

Community Cricket Manager  Adrian Dale Marketing and Communications Manager  Iain Laxon High Performance Manager  Paul MacKinnon Cricket Operations Manager  Daniel Farrow Marketing Assistant  Arlene Kelly Financial Controller  Phil Armstrong / James Kemp Accounts & Office Administrator  Sue Bolam Mondiale Auckland Aces Coach  Matt Horne Mondiale Auckland Aces Bowling Coach Andre Adams Mondiale Auckland Aces Batting Coach  Mark O’Donnell Talent ID Manager Nick White Strength and Conditioning Specialist Scott McLaren Auckland Hearts Coach   Elfriede Chooi Pro Batter Co-ordinator  Hament Kasanji Cricket Development Co-ordinator  Ben Mailata

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two that he’d put up for the Mondiale Aces in the Ford Trophy on his way back to BLACKCAPS colours. It was a season of record breaking achievement for Martin to which he deservedly added the title of Auckland Cricketer of the Year. Men’s Batsman of the Year

This season we kept it local and had former New Zealand cricketers and commentator John ‘Mystery’ Morrison as our speaker, who provided a very dry and funny take on both his playing days and the modern game. Geoff Bryan compered an evening that highlighted some of the great talent that the Mondiale Aces and Hearts have available to them, as well as honouring our top club cricketers. Cricketer of the Year John Bentham Morris Memorial Trophy Martin Guptill (Suburbs New Lynn) Some unenlightened cricket fans were questioning Martin Guptill’s place in the BLACKCAPS World Cup squad during the warmup games in the lead up to the tournament. To say that he put to rest any doubts about his talent and ability to deliver on the big stage would be an understatement. His 237 against the West Indies was an innings that will live long in the memory for those who saw it and was one of the finest in New Zealand colours. He emerged top scorer for the World Cup, along the way posting another century to add to the

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Colin Munro (Howick Pakuranga) Colin Munro would probably have topped 1000 runs in the Plunket Shield but for injury ruling him out of the last round, and he scored 368 runs in the Ford Trophy at an average of over 52. But the innings that made this season special was that record breaking knock in Napier - 281 runs off just 167 balls, and a world record 23 sixes. It was an innings that may never be bettered and was a perfect illustration of what a devastating talent Colin can be. Women’s Batsman of the Year Sara McGlashan (Auckland University) Winning this award made it two in a row for Sara and it came off the back of another impressive season for the Hearts. She was the Hearts standout batsman in their successful one day campaign posting 476 runs at a superb average of 68, including two centuries, and all at a strike rate of 112.

Men’s Bowler of the Year Michael Bates (Suburbs New Lynn) Michael is now almost synonymous with this award having it won it on a number of occasions including last year. He had another outstanding season for the Mondiale Aces, leading the wicket taking tallies in both the Ford Trophy and Plunket Shield and bagging 67 wickets for the season. He also captained the side for a large part of the season and definitely led the way with the ball throughout. Women’s Bowler of the Year Regina Lili’i (Waitakere) The last few seasons have been ones of continuous improvement for Regina and this year she showed what a valuable asset she is for the Hearts. She was joint top wicket-taker in both Twenty20 and One day competitions, bagging 12 wickets at 24 in the former and 5 wickets at 25 in the latter, proving that she is now at the forefront of a potent Hearts bowling line-up. International Cricketer of the Year Martin Guptill (Suburbs New Lynn) In what was a fantastic World Cup for the BLACKCAPS Martin Guptill’s performances were at the forefront of their efforts. He was top run scorer for the tournament with 547

runs at 68.37, and hit two hundreds and one fifty, including that incredible record breaking 237 in the quarterfinal in Wellington.

another excellent season on the domestic scene this year as evidenced by his officiating in both the Georgie Pie Super Smash Twenty20 and Ford Trophy one day finals.

Young Cricketer of the Year Matt Quinn (Cornwall)

Club of the Year

Matt Quinn now has three seasons of domestic cricket behind him and this year proved what an integral part of the Mondiale Aces line-up he has become. He picked up 44 wickets for the season, including 29 in the Plunket Shield at an average of just 21, in a competition where he was a leading wicket taker for the team.

Symonds and Osborne Trophy

Representative Coach of the Year

Takapuna

Club Cricketers of the Year

Takapuna have made this trophy their own in recent times with this victory being their fifth in the last six years. Both their Premier Men’s and Women’s teams had consistent seasons without winning trophies, whilst thier Premier Reserve side claimed the one day title.

Premier Men – Carl Brungar (North Shore)

Nick White Both our Auckland A and Under 19 sides tasted national success and Nick was at the forefront of both those campaigns. He guided the Under 19’s to victory in that competition and was co-coach of the Auckland A team that totally dominated their national tournament. His contribution to both teams success was immense and this award was deserved recognition of his part in their victories. Umpire of the Year Phil Jones Phil Jones has been on the elite panel for domestic cricket for a number of seasons and is one of the most consistent and respected umpires on the circuit. He had

overall Club continued under his Chairmanship until July 2012 when he stepped down, although he remains involved as President and as a player for the Presidents’ Grade team. He has brought great drive, energy and leadership to Parnell and this award is recognition of the tremendous contribution he has made to the club.

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The Auckland Cricketer of the Year Awards provide an opportunity for the wider cricket community in Auckland to join in honouring the achievements of those players and officials who have displayed outstanding form in the 2014/15 season.

Carson Cup - Administrator of the Year Rod Smith (Parnell) Rod took up the post of Club Chairman in 2004. The Senior club had recently moved headquarters from Orakei Domain to the newly reclaimed Shore Road Reserve where there was a desperate need for facilities. Rod was the driving force behind a number of key projects including the construction of new outdoor all weather astroturf nets, a clubhouse, refurbishment of junior pitches and nets on Bloodworth Park, and the Terry Jarvis Centre - a state of the art three lane indoor training facility.

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Cricketer of the Year Awards

Carl had a season to remember as he seemed to take wickets at will throughout the summer. He took an incredible 80 wickets for North Shore this season, including five 5 wicket bags, a best of 9/65 at an average of just 12.35. He had an exceptional season and raced away to the Club Cricketer of the Year title. Premier Women – Samantha Curtis (Waitakere City) This season completes a hat-trick for Samantha as she claims this title for the third year in succession on the back of another dominant season of club cricket. She scored 584 runs at an average of close to 60 and topped the wicket taking stakes with 25 scalps at a miserly 12.16.

In addition, Rod was instrumental in bringing the Club’s Junior and Senior Sections together and to amalgamate them under one Board. The

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Aucklanders with New Zealand

The season didn’t start as smoothly as the team perhaps would’ve wanted coming off a test series win in the West Indies to lose an ODI series against South Africa. The series was memorable for a number of reasons with the earliest start to an ODI series ever and Mount Maunganui playing host to its very first international. Mitchell McClenaghan delivered the highlight from an Auckland perspective helping New Zealand avoid a large defeat in the second ODI recording his highest international score of 34 not out. That came after he picked up two wickets in South Africa’s innings. After starting the season at home the side travelled to the United Arab Emirates to take on Pakistan starting with a test series, but as has been the theme in recent times no Aucklander featured across the three games. The final match of the series, which was drawn 1-1, was nearly called off following the passing of Phil Hughes, however it was decided the game would continue with New Zealand eventually winning. The test was Daniel Vettori’s last for New Zealand.

Martin Guptill faced the first and last balls of the innings on his way to notching...the

The BLACKCAPS then took on Pakistan in two T20 matches and five ODIs. The honours were shared in the shortest format of the game before the Kiwis took out the ODI series. In a squad that was rotated throughout both series Kyle Mills, Mitchell McClenaghan and Martin Guptill all offered useful performances, as players started to push their claims for the home summer and in particular the CWC squad. Next on the BLACKCAPS agenda was a home series against Sri Lanka starting with the historic return of international cricket to Christchurch and the first Boxing Day test in several years. No Auckland player was involved in the series but the BLACKCAPS took it out two nil. The sides then moved into a seven match ODI series designed to prepare both sides for the CWC. With a 4-2 victory New Zealand dominated the series as players pressed for tournament selection. Mitchell McClenaghan was again handy with the ball taking useful wickets whilst Martin Guptill had a mixed time with the bat, which led to some calling for change at the top of the order.

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The next visitors to New Zealand shores were Pakistan who arrived for two ODIs before the CWC. This series not only acted as a final

where Auckland had three representatives in the team with Colin Munro joining Guptill and McClenaghan. Auckland will this season have two contracted BLACKCAPS players – Guptill and McClenaghan. The one thing that Auckland Cricket and Mondiale Aces fans would undoubtedly like to see in the season ahead is Martin Guptill cement his place in the test side and hopefully be joined by some other Auckland representatives.

Four Auckland Hearts players were centrally contracted to New Zealand Cricket last season and a total of seven were part of the WHITE New Zealand’s first match in the tournament saw FERNS High Performance squad. The four them take on a familiar opponent in Sri Lanka, centrally contracted players were Katie Perkins, and Martin Guptill was part of an impressive Sara McGlashan, Holly Huddelston and Sam opening stand with Captain Brendon McCullum Curtis. Maddy Green, Georgia Guy and Natasha that showed off the attacking nature the team van Tilburg joined those four in the High would employ throughout the rest of the Performance squad. tournament. The WHITE FERNS had a difficult season not The pool phase highlight for Guptill was a having won an ODI series since early 2014. The hundred against Bangladesh in New Zealand’s side went down away to the West Indies and final pool match that helped guide the side to India and at home to England. They had better victory. The Bangladesh match was also Mitchell luck in the shorter format of the game with a McClenaghan’s only opportunity during the drawn series against the West Indies and victory tournament where he had a difficult time against away against India. a Bangladeshi line up playing their shots. In their first series of the season the side suffered The quarter final will be long remembered as one a clean sweep defeat to the West Indies in ODIs. of New Zealand’s finest cricketing moments as Hearts players Sam Curtis, Sara McGlashan, Katie Martin Guptill faced the first and last balls of the Perkins, Georgia Guy, Holly Huddleston and innings on his way to notching not only the Maddy Green featured in the series. In what was highest ever ODI score by a New Zealander but a tough series for all the WHITE FERNS also the highest ever in a World Cup. The right particularly with the bat, Georgia Guy stood out hander sent the West Indies bowlers all around taking regular wickets and giving away few runs Wellington Regional Stadium with his shot with her spin bowling. making including onto the roof. Guptill’s majestic innings helped New Zealand to a strong position, Following the ODI series the side drew a T20 with the bowlers then booking the team a trip to series with the West Indies. Katie Perkins offered a semifinal at Eden Park. The semifinal was again some very useful contributions with the bat including a not out helping to guide the team to the scene of another classic fast start for the their first win of the series. Kiwis thanks to Guptill and McCullum. Being quick out of the blocks was vital with a big total to chase after a rain shortened South African innings. That quick start set up what was a chaotic finish culminating in a Grant Elliot six that sent New Zealand into a final with Australia. Guptill made a modest contribution in the final on a day that was very much Australia’s.

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Four Aucklanders were involved in the side across the season. All played their part in what was a season that will live long in the memory of ardent fans but also won new supporters of the game.

tournament tune up for both teams but also saw Kyle Mills return from injury and play what turned out to be his final international match. In the Wellington game Mills took 2/29 in a New Zealand victory drawing the curtain on a fine international career. Mills at the peak of his powers was ranked the number one ODI bowler in the world. In an international career that ran for more than a decade he made a substantial contribution and became a valuable leader to the New Zealand side. Martin Guptill also made valuable runs in the series, silencing some of those questioning his position.

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2014/15 was a hugely memorable season for the BLACKCAPS. In a season that started at home in October and stretched to an away series in England finishing in June, the undoubted pinnacle was the side reaching a first ever ICC Cricket World Cup final after previously reaching six semifinals.

Next on the agenda for the WHITE FERNS was a tour from England to play both ODI and T20 series. Hearts Anna Peterson, Katie Perkins, Sara McGlashan and Georgia Guy all featured in the series. It was another tough stretch for the side going down in both formats. However the T20 series did see Anna Peterson make her debut for New Zealand in that format.

Guptill’s form in the CWC and then in several county cricket outings earnt him a recall to New After a disappointing home summer the team Zealand’s test side for the first time since early traveled to India to play both ODI and T20 series. 2013. Guptill had a mixed return to the test arena The Indian tour was a closely fought encounter making two scores of 70 and two of 0. with the WHITEFERNS going down 3-2 in the ODI series and pipping the Indians 2-1 in the T20 Following a drawn test series England and New series. Hearts Katie Perkins, Anna Peterson, Zealand played out a five match ODI series that was dominated by the bat. In a series eventually Maddy Green and Georgia Guy all featured on the tour. All made useful contributions including won by England Guptill continued his excellent ODI form but Mitchell McClenaghan was part of a another notable performance from Katie Perkins bowling group that was punished on both sides. helping to guide the side to a victory during the T20 series with 23 not out. The teams also played out a sole T20 match 43

Matches at Eden Park

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the shot sent not only the ground but also

New Zealand’s international cricketing experiences have always been strongly linked to Eden Park but few could have imagined the excitement that two thrilling World Cup matches would generate and what they would add to the Park’s unique place in New Zealand cricket history. Eden Park hosted five international matches over the course of the season. The first between the BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka which was abandoned because of rain, was played just long enough for Martin Guptill to find some much needed runs. The rain-interrupted affair gave little clues to the fireworks that were to come in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Prior to Eden Park’s first game of the tournament between Australia and New Zealand much of the buildup focused on the ground’s dimensions and if the BLACKCAPS could maintain their early form. There were bold predictions of huge scores and it being a tough day for the

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bowlers. What followed was a thrilling see-saw affair that saw New Zealand go from a remarkably dominant position, rarely seen against Australia, to the absolute brink of defeat. Thanks to some outstanding bowling and fielding by New Zealand, Australia was skittled for just 151 in the 33rd over. That performance in the field had whipped the first cricket full house seen at Eden Park in many years into a frenzy. Chants and applause rang loudly around the ground and not just for wickets. New Zealand’s innings started in the manner in which BLACKCAPS fans had become used to in the CWC with Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill exploding out of the blocks, adding to the clamour and excitement. However in typical Australian fashion the team in gold clawed their way back into the match and suddenly the crowd had gone from ecstasy to despair as New Zealand lost the wickets of Milne and Southee in consecutive balls to leave them needing six runs with just one wicket in hand. To the crowd’s glee and relief Boult kept out the

final ball of Starc’s over to put Kane Williamson on strike. Despite many having faith in Williamson’s abilities with the bat, few would’ve guessed he intended to finish the match in one stroke. As he lofted Pat Cummins back over his head for six into the South Stand he sent the crowd into pandemonium and capped off an amazing day of cricket. That excitement however was just a taste of what was to come at Eden Park. The ground had a further two pool matches to go, with the four teams involved being some of the most competitive at the tournament with hugely passionate fans. First up it was Pakistan and South Africa who many had pegged as pre-tournament favourites. Pakistan had a mixed start to the tournament and desperately needed a win in the game. South Africa were also eager to prove their claims to the title. What followed was a tense rain shortened encounter where Pakistan felt they were a few runs short in setting their total. However thanks to

some excellent pace bowling and despite the best efforts of inspirational South African captain AB de Villiers the Pakistani side were victorious. The win kept their quarter final hopes alive and delighted their supporters who stuck with them through the rain and created a colorful atmosphere in the ground.

fans their hero MS Dhoni along with Suresh Raina bowlers to all parts of the ground. However came to the rescue. The pair helped India ride much like in the thriller against Australia just into the knock out stages on a victorious run. weeks earlier the BLACKCAPS lost regular wickets until it came down to the two oldest players in the team, Grant Elliot and Daniel Vettori, to try Eden Park’s last match of the CWC was potentially the finest and most thrilling. Making and guide them home. Elliot had played a calm innings so far helping with Corey Anderson to a World Cup final is significant for any team keep his side in touch with the asking rate. but for the two sides who met in this game it

The final pool match staged at Eden Park was between India and Zimbabwe. As had been shown the previous summer having India come to play creates a unique and special environment. The same was true for the CWC match with local and traveling Indian fans packing into Eden Park, and Zimbabwe also had some vocal supporters of their own. The Africans fashioned an impressive total batting first with talismanic batsman Brendan Taylor crafting a fine hundred in what would be his final game for his country. With 287 to defend Zimbabwe would’ve felt they were in the game when they got India’s top four out relatively cheaply. This in turn created some nervous India supporters, however much to the pleasure of those

was particularly special. South Africa had long been tagged as tournament chokers with all the talent but none of the metal to close out, while New Zealand was yet to make a final despite six semi appearances. The final would be a huge moment for both teams. In front of another packed house at Eden Park South Africa took the game to the BLACKCAPS despite losing their openers cheaply. Runs to Du Plessis, Miller and their captain AB de Villiers helped the Proteas post an imposing 281 off just 43 overs. Set 298 to win off 43 overs New Zealand needed another special start from McCullum and Guptill and that’s exactly what they got as Brendon McCullum in particular sent the Proteas

In the final over Vettori managed to get Elliot on strike with two balls to go. Elliot needed just one, dispatching a Dale Steyn delivery into the South Stand and sending New Zealand into a first ever World Cup final, and his country of birth out of the competition. In the words of TV commentator Ian Smith “Grant Elliot! Superman!” the shot sent not only the ground but also much of the country into delirium. The match also ended New Zealand’s hosting of the ICC Cricket World Cup and a hugely successful summer of cricket for Eden Park. The country also enjoyed a large surge in interest in the game boding well for the international and domestic calendar to come.

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National and Regional Tournaments

Other Fixtures 3 day games Auckland A v Northern Districts A Auckland A 164/9 dec (J Raval 64, T Lortan 4/8) & 185/3 (J Raval 79) def Northern Districts A 76 (B Randell 5/10) & 272 (J Carter 100, B Popli 55, M Ravlic 3/19, B Randell 3/19) by 7 wickets. Auckland A v Northern Districts A Auckland A 282/9d (B Schmulian 85, W Barnes 49, M O’Dowd 42, M Guptill-Bunce 34 ; C Andrews 4/121) and 233/5d (M O’Dowd 101, J Raval 98; T Goodin 3/40) lost to Northern A 161(Bharat Popli 37, J Carter 33; D Bartlett 5/30) and 357/7 (N Kelly 120*, J Walker 89*, B Kneebone 38, Bharat Popli 37, B Wilson 36) by 3 wickets.

Team (Back Row) Nick White (Co-Coach/Manager), Shawn Hicks, Brett Randell, Ollie Pringle, Max O’Dowd, Andre Adams (Co-Coach) (Front Row), Dane Watson, Robert O’Donnell, Michael Barry, Vishi Jeet, Glenn Phillips Absent: Lockie Ferguson, Carl Cachopa, Jeet Raval, Jake Smith, Johnathan Bassett-Graham, Michael Ravlic, Elliott Herd

Auckland A v Canterbury Country Auckland A 318/5 (M Guptill-Bunce 200*, Brad Schmulian 39*) and 28/1d defeated Canterbury Country 87/8d (C Brungar 3/18) and 185 (E Herd 4/88) by 74 runs.

Team (Back row) Nick White (Coach), Josh Fisher, Chris Groenink, Mitchell Murray, Jared Challis, Hayden Gardner (Coach) (Front row) Matthew Jones, Cole Briggs, Glenn Phillips (Captain), Luke Istead, Aniket Parikh Absent: Ben Rainger, Henry King, Liam Winn, Ullrich Boshoff

One Day games

Coach Nick White Assistant Coach Hayden Gardner

Coach Andre Adams Co-coach/Manager Nick White

Auckland A v Northland A Northland A 208/7 lost to Auckland A 209/4 (Robbie O’Donnell 101*, Josh Tasman-Jones 33*) by 6 wickets.

National Tournament

National Tournament Finishing position: 1st 50 over games Auckland A v Northern A Auckland A 309/5 (Glen Phillips 99, Jeet Raval 90, Sean Hicks 39, Michael Barry 35*, Robbie O’Donnell 34) defeated Northern A 213 (H Cooper 46, B Hyde 40, B Hampton 36; Carl Cachopa 4/33) by 96 runs. Auckland A v Wellington A Wellington A 187 (D Joon 58, J Gibson 41; Carl Cachopa 5/38) lost to Auckland A 190/3 (G Phillips 66, Carl Cachopa 42*, R O’Donnell 37) by seven wickets. Auckland A v Otago A Otago A 217 (J Harper 58, R Badenhorst 40; B Randell 3/12) lost to Auckland A 220/3 (R O’Donnell 83, J Raval 55, Carl Cachopa 32*, M Barry 32*) by 7 wickets. Auckland A v Central A Central A 141 (B Randell 3/20, D Watson 3/27) lost to Auckland A 142/5 (S Hicks 40*, M Barry 35) by 5 wickets. Auckland A v Canterbury A Auckland A 396/6 (G Phillips 133, S Hicks 96, M Barry 80*, M O’Dowd 32) defeated Canterbury A 243 (T Hohnston 68, K McClure 64, L Carter 53; V Jeet 5/67) by 153 runs.

Twenty20 games Auckland A v Northern Districts A Northern Districts A 142/7 (J Carter 58, J Hickey 30; D Bartlett 4/13) defeated Auckland A 105/8 (J Raval 37) by 37 runs. Auckland A v Northern Districts A Northern Districts A 90 (M Santer 42*, B Horne 34*) defeated Auckland A 89 (M Santer 3/15) by 10 wickets. Auckland A v Northern Districts A Northern Districts A 179/3 (J Carter 82, T Seifert 45) defeated Auckland A 135/8 (C Cachopa 36, A Kitchen 35) by 44 runs.

Finishing position: 1st 2 Day games Auckland U19 v Central Districts U19 Auckland U19 308 (A Parikh 129, J Fisher 76; N Weaver 3/37, J Barrett 3/52) defeated Central U19 253 (L Muggeridge 47, J Clarkson 41, M Stretch 34; J Fisher 3/32) on first innings. Auckland U19 v Canterbury U19 Canterbury U19 201 (B Thatcher 34, T Scott 66, B Coburn 40, M Jeffery 40; J Fisher 6/27) & 246 (J Boyle 101*, D Stanley 44, H Vyas 37) lost to Auckland U19 333/6 dec (G Phillips 126, U Boshoff 118, H Shipley 3/79, B Coburn 3/58) on first innings. 1 day games Auckland U19 v Wellington U19 Auckland U19 254 (G Phillips 88, J Fisher 66*) lost to Wellington U19 255/9 (L Johns 86, F Swartz 52; M Jones 3/47) by one wicket. Auckland U19 v Otago U19 Otago U19 181 (B Buttar-Scurr 56, J Smith 51) lost to Auckland U19 182/2 (G Phillips 84*, B Rainger 66) by eight wickets.

Under 17 Men Team (Back row) Benjamin Beecroft (Middle row) Ian West (Coach) Daniel Young, Jack Henderson, Angus McKenzie, Samuel Hinds, Michael Tillett (Assistant Coach) (Front row) Keegan Russell, William St John, William O’Donnell, Dale Phillips, Ariyan Hassan Absent: Aditya Edekar, Adam Baard, Finn Allen Coach Ian West Assistant Coach / Manager Michael Tillett

National Tournament Finishing position: 2nd 2 Day games Auckland U17 v Central U17 Central Disticts U17 140 (K Boshier 51; K Russell 5/32, D Phillips 3/22) & 199 (C Leopard 70 , K Boshier 50; D Phillips 5/20 , W St John 3/23) lost to Auckland U17 274 (F Allen 63, S Hinds 48, B Beecroft 35, D Phillips 34 , D Young 32; C Leopard 4/31, T Williams 4/43) & 67/3 (W O’Donnell 29*) by 7 wickets.

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Auckland A v Northern Districts A Auckland A 352/8d (A Kitchen 192, S Hicks 83) and 181/6d (M Barry 53, A Kitchen 43, S Hicks 30) lost to Northern A 203/6d (B Wilson 45, Bharat Popli 39, J Hickey 39, H Cooper 39; B Schmulian 3/31) and 333/7 (Bharat Popli 152*, H Cooper 81, N Kelly 38, A Vodnala 35; B Randell 3/69) by three wickets.

Auckland U17 v Wellington U17 Auckland U17 220 (A Baard 51*, B Beecroft 41, A Hassan 38; J Anderson 3/30, D Pile 3/62) and 240/5 decl (F Allen 123*, W O’Donnell 71) drew with Wellington U17 175 (R Ravindra 34, N Pile 31, S von Hartitzsch 30; A Edekar 4/50, A Hassan 3/36) and 256/7 (J Bhula 77, B Sears 58, R Ravindra 34; A Edekar 3/80). Auckland U17 v Canterbury U17 Canterbury 179/8 decl (J Lewis 67; K Russell 3/37) and 163 (J Williams 39; K Russell 3/32) defeated Auckland 88/8 decl (F Allen 36, A McKenzie 33; F Fairbairn 3/20) and 211 (D Phillips 46, A Edekar 36*, F Allen 32, A Baard 32; L McKellar 4/58) by 43 runs. 1 day games

Auckland U19 v Northern Districts U19 Auckland U19 211/5 (G Phillips 65, B Rainger 48, J Fisher 43*) defeated Northern Districts U19 134 (S Patel 42, B Musgrave 31; A Parikh 3/30) by 77 runs.

Auckland U17 v Otago U17 Otago U17 191 (L McWilliam 41, K Johnson 31; A Edekar 3/10) lost to Auckland U17 194/3 (A McKenzie 73, S Hinds 45, W O’Donnell 34) by 7 wickets.

Twenty20 games

T20 games

Auckland A v Wellington A Wellington A 168/6 (A Day 57*, M Taylor 41, D Joon 36*; V Jeet 3/15) lost to Auckland A 169/4 (R O’Donnell 56, M Barry 51*) by 5 wickets.

Auckland U19 v Canterbury U19 Auckland U19 183/4 (G Phillips 106, M Murray 30; H Shipley 3/24) defeated Canterbury U19 166/9 (T Taylor 46, J Boyle 35) by 17 runs.

Auckland U17 v Invitational U17 Invitational U17 200 (C McLachlan 38, O McMahon 31) lost to Auckland 203 (D Phillips 111*, A McKenzie 70*) by 10 wickets.

Auckland A v Central A Auckland A 176/7 (R O’Donnell 80*, J Smith 31) defeated Central A 147/9 by 29 runs.

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National and Regional Tournaments

Women’s U21 Hearts

Girls Under 18 Hearts Team Rae Allright, Abigail Morgan, Jesse Prasad, Natasha van Tilburg (Captain), Claire Crooks, Liz Olney, Yaz Kareem, Isabella Ching, Madison Curran, Claire McKavanagh, Chloe Seabourn, Bella Armstrong, Shannon Carr Coach: Anna Peterson Manager: Kath Geaney

50 over games Auckland U18 v Wellington Secondary Schoolgirls Wellington SSG 149 (M Curran 3/5) defeated Auckland U18 109 (R Thuraisingham 3/17) by 41 runs.

Twenty20 games

Coach: Victoria Lind Co-Coach/Assistant Manager: Megan Tremaine

Auckland U18 v Wellington Secondary Schoolgirls Auckland U18 86/5 (L Olney 24) defeated Wellington SSG 81/7 (M Mason-Jones 32; J Prasad 3/13) by 5 runs.

National Tournament

Auckland U18 v Wellington Secondary Schoolgirls Wellington SSG 128/8 (E Fulbrook 46, U Ranaweera 33) defeated Auckland U18 115/9 (N van Tilburg 43) by 14 runs.

50 over games Auckland U21 v Wellington U21 Wellington 221/7 (R Burns 76, G Krebs 35, H Lee-Harwood 31) lost to Auckland 222/4 (N van Tilburg 52*, A Kelly 36, S Shahri 31) by 6 wickets. Auckland U21 v Central Districts U21 Central Districts 227 (H Rowe 50, M McGaw 41, E Cunningham 30*; A Kelly 4/32) defeated Auckland 164 (N Van Tilburg 52; M Hansen 3/22) by 63 runs. Auckland U21 v Canterbury U21 Auckland 243/8 (A Kelly 80, S Shahri 52; M Hyde 3/42) defeated Canterbury 193/9 (J Savage 54, C McGoverne 35; K Patel 4/32) by 50 runs. Auckland U21 v Otago U21 Otago U21 106 (S Naidu 4/17) lost to U21 Auckland 107/2 (A Kelly 39*) by 8 wickets.

Auckland U18 v Wellington Secondary Schoolgirls Wellington 95 lost to Auckland 96/0 (N Van Tilburg 62*) by 10 wickets.

Girls Under 15 Hearts

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Team (Back) Megan Tremaine (Assistant Coach/Manager), Katie Stewart, Feala Vaelua, Arlene Kelly, Shriya Naidu, Victoria Lind (Coach) (Front) Natasha van Tilburg, Georgia Guy, Lauren Down (Captain), Saachi Shahri, Claire Mains. Absent: Khushboo Patel, Chandre Koole, Leah Watts, Abigail Morgan

Auckland U18 v Wellington Secondary Schoolgirls Wellington SSG 145/9 (U Ranaweera 33; J Prasad 3/22) lost to Auckland U18 146/5 (L Olney 32) by 5 wickets.

Team Bella Armstrong (Captain), Lara Atkinson, Radika Patel, Lucy King, Sydney Bultitude, Kayla Ranson, Katie Harrison, Yasmeen Kareem, Hetali Patel, Alexa Sinclair, Skye Bowden, Molly Penfold. Coach: Amy Courtney Manager: Lauren Down Wanganui Tournament Finishing position: 1st

Twenty20 games

Auckland U15 v Wellington U15 Wellington U15 104/6 (A Strom 32*; B Armstrong 3/17) lost to Auckland 105/1 (Y Kareem 48; R Patel 42*) by 9 wickets.

Auckland U21 v Northern Districts U21 Auckland 155/3 (S Shahri 39, N Van Tilburg 38, A Kelly 33) defeated Northern Districts 142/8 (C Gurrey 51; K Patel 3/20) by 13 runs.

Auckland U15 v Canterbury U15 Auckland U15 222/6 (B Armstrong 54*, R Patel 38; J Waghorn 3/34) defeated Canterbury 150 (M Banks 46; H Patel 3/24) by 73 runs.

Auckland U21 v Canterbury U21 Auckland 153/3 (N Van Tilburg 56, G Guy 39) defeated Canterbury 87 by 66 runs.

Auckland U15 v Otago U15 Otago U15 102 (A Cunningham 31, G Heffernan 30; Y Kareem 3/13) lost to Auckland U15 106/3 (Y Kareem 26) by 7 wickets.

Auckland U21 v Northern Districts U21 Auckland 126/7 lost to Northern Districts 129/3 (J Coleman 51, B Halliday 41*) by 7 wickets.

Auckland U15 v Central Districts U15 Central U15 99 (S Boultitude 3/25) lost to Auckland U15 100/0 (Y Kareem 43*, R Patel 37*) by 10 wickets. Auckland U15 v Northern Districts U15 Auckland U15 138/9 (S Boultitude 35; P Taylor 3/17) defeated Northern U15 104/7 (Y Kareem 3/5) by 34 runs. Final: Auckland U15 v Central U15 Central U15 92 (M Rees 49; K Harrison 3/18) lost to Auckland U15 93/3 (Y Kareem 34) by 7 wickets.

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Auckland Cavaliers

School matches First-up in late November was a trip to Sacred Heart College where we enjoyed another very enjoyable day with Phil Berrill’s very well-drilled unit. The absence from our line-up this season of SHC old boy Matt Quinn levelled the playing field somewhat but we still managed a win on a wicket that had good bounce and carry. Opening up, skipper Richard Jones looked in imperious touch as always, but wickets fell steadily and it took a magnificent 87 (ret) from Adrian Dale to rebuild the innings from 67/4. He received excellent support from John Vujnovich (37), Blair Hendren and Dane Watson, while Michael Stephens made a mockery of his place in the order, something he was not shy about sharing with the rest of us. Despite demanding new ball bowling by Dean Askew and Stephens, Sacred Heart started their quest for 233 in positive fashion. At 87/3 they looked well-placed, but the introduction of Watson (5-22) turned the tide and 101/5 soon became 140/7 and they were eventually all out 150. At the end of January we travelled to St Kents where we were pushed every step of the way by Greg Haines’ young but very talented side. Early in the afternoon, Dean Askew showed the boys the value of line and length, while debutants Darrin Crook and Steve Pearson gave a very good account of themselves with bat and gloves respectively.

But it was Bryan Young’s fine 68 not out with a torn hamstring that proved the difference in our quest for 206, and the boys bold showing ended when Kerry Walmsley hit the winnings runs from the penultimate ball. Rain ended our chances of reclaiming the Tom Hellaby Memorial Cup at Kings in mid-March but to be fair it put us out of our misery. Kings were well on top and looked likely to be chasing a total of around 100, which we would have struggled to defend. Croatia New Zealand A Twenty/20 match against Croatia New Zealand rounded out the regular season programme. We were magnificently hosted by the Cro’s at Ken Maunder Park in what was a nice addition to the fixture list and one that provided many of the guys heading to Queenstown with a hit-out in the shorter version of the game. For the record, we came away with a win in a nail-biter after posting just 126/6. Dane Watson topped the scoring with 47 and later took two wickets, as did Tane Topia and Guy Coleman in our host’s reply of 115/9. Queenstown Masters As always our trip to the NZCPA Masters Tournament in Queenstown was the highlight of the season and in 2015, for the first time in many years, we journeyed down as defending champions. First-up we played and managed to overcome Canterbury thanks to good runs in quick time from Guy Coleman, and debutants Darrin Crook and Ian Billcliff. Four miserly overs from Grant Thorpe piled on the pressure and the Mainlanders folded for 107. Scores: Auckland 160/7 (Coleman 37, Billcliff 32, Crook 30) defeated Canty 107 (Thorpe 2/9 from 4 overs). Next we took on Central Districts for a place in the final. Things did not go well to start, with a very demanding Central attack making life

Auckland Cricket Development Foundation

difficult on a challenging wicket. A score of 139 proved just enough, however. Grant Thorpe’s final-ball six and 2 for 14 from four overs proving the difference. Scores: Auckland 139/6 (Crook 37 ret, Thorpe 23*, Pringle 21) defeated CD 138/5 (Thorpe 2/14 from 4, Coleman 2-30) We met Northern Districts, the other unbeaten side, in a final played in freezing conditions after a cold front that closed Queenstown airport the next day, blew in on Sunday afternoon. Batting first, we gained early momentum on the benign QEC surface thanks to an explosive opening stand between Guy Coleman (35) and Ian Billcliff (53*). Martin Pringle (38*) and Darrin Crook (35*) hit their stride through the middle and we ended with a commanding 219-4. ND stuttered in reply when skipper Kerry Walmsley snared wickets in each of his first two overs, but they fought back boldly and threatened to go close, their 169 probably a winning score on most other days. Back to back Masters and four in the tournament team - Billcliff, Coleman, Crook and Walmsley – made for a highly successful end to what was another very enjoyable Cavaliers campaign. Richard Irving Manager

The Auckland Cricket Development Foundation (ACDF) was established in September 2001 by the Auckland Cricket Association. It is a charitable trust created with a view to establish and invest a capital sum, to help secure the long term future of cricket in the Auckland region. The Foundation’s grants are given to projects that assist in the development of cricket in Auckland with the prime target area being junior cricket.

Outside of school, ACDF funding has also helped purchase more gym equipment for The ACDF appeals to potential donors the Auckland Cricket High Performance (individuals or companies) prepared to contribute - in the knowledge their donation will Centre. This extra equipment means the area will be available to more players at once and benefit cricket in Auckland. Foundation funds further assist programmes like the Developing will not be consumed by day-to-day operating Future Aces and Developing Future Hearts. expenses incurred in running the game. Instead of a maximum of four athletes being Since its inception the ACDF has made steady able to use the gym area as in the past, 16 progress in building its capital fund and at athletes can now use the facilities. Funding the same time has been able to instigate a also helped Auckland Cricket purchase two number of targeted projects including the portable inflatable cricket nets. These nets establishment of player scholarships, the will greatly add to ACA’s ability to promote funding of artificial pitches and the provision of cricket and enhance their presence at development opportunities for junior teams. community events such as Diwali, club open days and regional sports festival days. Now in its fourteenth year the Foundation is pleased to report that the capital fund has grown Two initiatives funded by the ACDF for the first to $389,000, a long way towards our prime time last year are now entering their second objective of building a capital fund of $500,000. year and are thriving because of the initial From the income from these capital reserves we were pleased to support a number of initiatives across schools and player development areas. The school projects included installing new wickets at Sancta Maria College, Baverstock School, Parakai School, Kedgley Intermediate School and Sylvia Park School. Wicket renewals were funded at Waitakere College, Birkenhead

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College, Takapuna Grammar School, Howick College, Green Bay High School, St Pauls College, Rosmini College and Albany Junior High School. Nets were renewed at Mt Roskill Intermediate and Northcote College. Takapuna Grammar was also given funding for training equipment for their winter cricket programme that included both skills work and strength and conditioning.

support given by the Foundation. Cricket Blitz, which the ACDF provided assistance in purchasing equipment for, continues to attract strong numbers of participants and draw young people into the game and into clubs. In its first season 128 teams participated in Cricket Blitz and even greater numbers are expected across this season.

ProBatter also continues to be well utilised and is aiding in the development of players from around the city as use increases. Hearts, club and school players in particular are benefiting from ProBatter. The ACDF would also like to acknowledge the support of our excellent new sponsors Kookaburra, Duke and Tiger Turf who have been important in helping us carry out our work.

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The motley collection of washed-up has-beens and dreamers looking to relive past glory that is the Auckland Cavaliers continued its programme of matches in 2014-15. We took on three school First Elevens, Croatia New Zealand and returned to Queenstown in early April in the hope of defending our NZCPA Masters title.



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As we look ahead to the 2015/16 season, cricket in Auckland will undoubtedly face new and varied challenges. However the most significant challenge we always face is how to keep our children in the game that we love. We are already seeing before the season has started very positive signs of increased interest in the game with club registrations up. This momentum is something we need to seize upon and use for the future benefit of cricket. The ACDF can help seize upon that momentum. Contributions to the Auckland Cricket Development Foundation make a major difference for cricketers of all ages. Better facilities, better coaching and better opportunities will ensure new generations of cricket followers are around for years to come. On behalf of all my fellow trustees and the Auckland Cricket Association, I look forward to continued progress in achieving the objectives of the Foundation through the ongoing support of the many contributors. Rob Davis Chairman

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National School Competitions

Melville Park was the backdrop for the Auckland final between arch-rivals Rangitoto and Westlake Boys. Westlake won the toss and decided to bat but the team struggled against some tight Rangitoto bowling to eventually capitulate to 111 all out. Only the skipper, William O’Donnell, showed some grit for his 31.

NZCT Junior Secondary Schools Boys’ National Finals (2014)

Kings College won the Auckland finals and went on to represent Auckland at the Nationals in March in Palmerston North. They had a very promising performance from a team point of view, finishing third overall, helped in large part by the overall tournament MVP Thorn Parkes. The wicket-keeper batsmen was the top scorer In reply, Westlake came out firing on all cylinders at the tournament with 235 runs at 78.33, to and bowled superbly. Angus McKenzie and go with six catches and three stumpings. Keegan Russell excelled to take four wickets King’s College vs Wellington College each, managing to knock over Rangitoto Kings College 182/7 (T Parkes 72, S Gough 27, for 74 in the 25th over, allowing Westlake a comfortable 37-run victory in a low-scoring final. H Dickson 24; Z Jones 2/25, C McArdle 2/30) defeated Wellington College 174 (D Vishvaka Westlake Boys 111 (W O’Donnell 31) 58, T Campbell 33; H Hill 2/22) by 8 runs. defeated Rangitoto 74 (K Russell 4/20, Tauranga Boys’ College vs King’s College A McKenzie 4/24) by 37 runs. Tauranga Boys’ College 210/7 (D Crombie 54, Gillette Cup National Finals (2014) B Pomare 44; S C Wrapson 1/23) defeated Kings College represented Auckland at Kings College 85 (T Parkes 30; R Mischewski the National Gillette Cup Finals for the 3/25, E McNaught 2/14) by 125 runs. eleventh time in December 2014. King’s College vs Christchurch Boys’ High School Kings again performed admirably at a Christchurch Boys High School 205/8 (M Hay tournament they have a great history in, 62, C Moody 51, J Ball 24; H Dickson 2/38) finishing in second place after their only loss defeated Kings College 70 (T Parkes 27; L of the tournament came against eventual Chapman 4/6, W Smith 4/37) by 135 runs. champions Christchurch Boys High School. King’s College vs King’s High School The finals will hold fond memories for the King’s High School 55 (C Murray 15; C Wrapson captain of the Kings side, Mitchell Murray. 3/9, H Hill 3/14) lost to King’s College 57/0 Murray was outstanding throughout the (T Parkes 33*, F Hary 19*) by ten wickets. week and was named the Player of the Palmerston North Boys’ High School vs King’s Tournament after scoring 310 runs at an College average of 155. This included the highest Palmerston North Boys’ High School 124 ever score at the tournament, 171 not out (B Ashton 26, D Ashton 23; H Hill 2/13, D against Hutt International Boys School. Gallage 2/13) lost to King’s College 125/2 King’s College v Nelson College (T Parkes 73*, F Hardy 26) by 8 wickets. King’s College 126 (M Nash 26) defeated Nelson NZCT Secondary School Girls College 110 (W St John 4/23) by 16 runs. National Finals (2014) King’s College vs King’s High School For the 4th year in a row Saint Kentigern King’s High School 84 (T Cumberland 25; O travelled to Palmerston North in December Shepperson 5/25) lost to King’s College 85/1 to represent Auckland at the National Finals. (T Payle 46*, C Douglas 31*) by 9 wickets. Inclement weather meant they were only able King’s College v Hutt International Boys’ School to play three games over the tournament, Hutt Internationals Boys School 241/6 (T Johnson their one win securing a fourth place finish. 125*; O Shepperson 3/57) lost to King’s College Rangi Ruru Girls School v St Kentigern 245/7 (M Murray 171*, W St John 21) by 3 wickets. Rangi Ruru 56/4 (C Oscar 1/6, H Blake 1/7) King’s College v Christchurch Boys’ High School lost to St Kentigern 21/2 by 8 wickets (D/L). King’s College 139 (C Bevan 28, O Williamson Palmerston North Girls v Saint Kentigern College 23; D Stanley 3/24) lost to Christchurch St Kentigern 88/5 (M Tangi 27*, C Dodd Boys’ High School 142/4 (R Jones 44*, J 24) lost to Palmerston North Girls High Lewis 32, D Stanley 31) by 6 wickets. School 92/3 (H Rowe 34) by 7 wickets.

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St Kentigern v Tawa College Tawa College 104/0 (A Kerr 63*, M Mason Jones 36*) defeated St Kentigern 62 by 42 runs. Active Post Shield Nationals (2014) Viscount School beat Takapuna Normal Intermediate to earn the right to represent Auckland at the National Finals. Viscount had an impressive tournament but ultimately had to settle for second place behind Berkley Intemediate School – the only team they lost to at the tournament. Tawa Intermediate v Viscount School Viscount School 103/1 (H Aimasi 41*, J Ah-Wong 17*) defeated Tawa Intermediate 76-4 by 27 runs. Viscount School v Tahuna Intermediate Tahuna Intermediate 64 (E Black 22; J Ah-Wong 3/7, H Aimasi 2/11, R Purcell 2/14) lost to Viscount School 65/0 (Aimasi 35*, Ah-Wong 15*) by 10 wickets. Viscount Primary School vs Berkley Normal Middle School Viscount Primary School 76/0 lost to Berkley Normal Middle School 77/3 (S Clare 27, L Boucher 20; H Aimasi 1-9) by 7 wickets. Viscount Primary School v Tai Tapu School Viscount Primary School 82/7 (H Aimasi 20; L Donald 3-5) defeated Tai Tapu School 41 (M Banks 14; R Dean 3-9, R Purcell 3-11) by 41 runs. Active Post Cup Nationals (2014) Belmont Intermediate clashed with Kings School in the Auckland final with the latter progressing to the National Finals of the Active Post Cup. King’s School had an impressive competition, winning all but one of their games (against eventual champions Hutt International Boys’ School) to finish tied on equal points at the top, only being denied the trophy by Net Run Rate.

district tournaments are seen as a “step up” from club and school cricket and a means of bridging the gap to representative cricket.

Congratulations to the teams listed below for their success in the 2014/15 District tournaments and to Eastern for winning the Peter Badley Shield, which represents their strength across the age groups.

In school years 10, 11 and 12/13 the tournaments became increasingly focussed on the more talented players to participate for Talent ID purposes.

These tournaments saw some significant change last season.

There was positive feedback from players and we look forward to further The competitions were split by school years improvements for next season. with a focus on development at school years 7, 8 and 9. These tournaments are structured to provide a meaningful and enjoyable competition for the vast percentage that do not move on to domestic cricket with a strong retention focus.

District Tournaments remain an important part of the Auckland Cricket pathway. Whilst the focus of Auckland Cricket will continue to be strong healthy clubs, it is accepted that

Year 12/13

Year 10

white cross Primary School Boys Year 8

Venue

Waikaraka Park , Onehunga

Venue

Waitakere Cricke t Club, Te Atatu Park , Waitakere

Format

2x2 Dayers, 3x1 Dayers

Format

2x2 Dayers, 3x1 Dayers

Finishing Positions

Manukau Central Green Western White Eastern White North Harbour Black Eastern Green Western Blue North Harbour Burgundy

Finishing Positions

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Year 11

Eastern North Harbour Burgundy North Harbour Black Western Manukau Central Year 9 Venue

Birkenhead Cricket Club, Birkenhead War Memorial

Format

5x1 Dayers

Venue

Waikaraka Park , Onehunga

Finishing Positions

Format

2x2 Dayers, 3x1 Dayers

Eastern White Manukau North Harbour Burgundy ACA Composite Eastern Green Central Green Western North Harbour Black

Finishing Positions

Eastern North Harbour Western Manukau Central Yellow Central Green

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U15 Girls Venue

Melville Park Epsom and Keith Hay Park

Format

5 x 30 overs

1 2 3 4 5 6

Venue

Howick Pakuranga CC, Lloyd Elsmore Park , Pakuranga

Format

5 x 1 Dayers

Finishing Positions

Central Yellow Western Central Green Eastern Green North Harbour Black Manukau North Harbour Burgundy Eastern White

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white cross Primary School Boys Year 7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Venue

Howick Pakuranga CC, Lloyd Elsmore Park , Pakuranga

Format

5 x 1 Dayers

Finishing Positions

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Westlake Boys’ High are the Auckland Secondary School Gillette Cup winners and will represent Auckland at the national Gillette Cup tournament in Lincoln in December.

King’s College v St Paul’s Collegiate St Paul’s Collegiate 209/8 (C Swanson 60; C Whitling 4/52) lost to King’s College 210/4 (M Murray 134*, M Nash 43*) by 6 wickets.

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District Tournaments

Finishing Positions

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Hutt International Boys’ School vs King’s School Hutt International Boys’ School 119/4 (C Webster 35, L Ferrier 32, C Kennedy 25; S Averil 1/12) defeated King’s School 95/9 (O White 14; B Waine 3/26, K Fleming 2/18) by 24 runs. King’s School vs Balmacewen Intermediate King’s School 114/4 (D Gallage 40, T Florence 34: B Wheeler-Greenall 2/20) defeated Balmacewen Intermediate 87/7 (J Lang 26, N Taggart 18: O White 3/18) by 27 runs. King’s School vs Kamo Intermediate King’s School 127/3 (O White 69*) defeated Kamo Intermediate 96/5 (M Turner 37, K Bird 21; O White 3/18) by 31 runs. Kings School V Medbury School Medbury School 76/8 (N Lidstone 19, Z Gallagher 19, T McKay 16; O White 3/5, 3/7) lost to King’s School 77/4 (D Gallage 23*, B Irvine 17*) by 6 wickets.

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National Club Championships

Cornwall were joined in the finals by St Albans (Canterbury), Albion (Otago), Greerton (Northern Districts), Napier Old Boys (Central Districts) and Onlsow (Wellington). The final was a great team performance from Cornwall with Michael Guptill-Bunce, Avinash Sharma, Sam Anderson, Tim Wilson, Scott Marra and Tarun Nethula all chipping in with vital runs, while Brad Chemaly pushed on to top score with 57 to push the team total out to 235. With the ball in hand Matt Quinn and Shastryn Nair quickly asserted Cornwall’s dominance taking two wickets each inside 10 overs. St Albans were never able to recover with Sam Anderson exerting pressure with two wickets before Tarun Nethula cleaned up the tail with 3/21 to give Cornwall a commanding win and the perfect end to a great week.

Major prize winners were as follows; Batsman of the tournament – Brad Chemaly (Auckland) – 319 runs @ 79.75 Bowler of the tournament – Dan Spencer (Northern Districts) - 17 wickets @ 8.71 & Matt Holstein (Canterbury) – 14 wickets @ 12.71 All-rounder of the tournament – Teja Nidamanuru (Auckland) -156 runs @ 26 and 11 wickets @ 12.27 & Brett Hampton (Northern Districts) – 167 runs @ 37 and 9 wickets @ 21.66 Player of the tournament - Brad Chemaly (Auckland) – 319 runs @79.75 and 8 wickets @ 13.75 RESULTS Day One - Cornwall v Greerton Cornwall 272 (T Wilson 71, B Chemaly 67, T Nidamanuru 38, M Guptill-Bunce 34; D Spencer 6/40) defeated Greerton 200 (B Hampton 104, T MacRury 37; T Nidamanuru 4/33) by 72 runs.

Day Two - Cornwall v Napier Old Boys Marist Cornwall 305/6 (A Sharma 107, S Andersen 61, J Cassidy 33*) defeated Napier Old Boys Marist 107 (S Kartik 4/27, B Chemaly 3/7) by 198 runs. Day Three - Cornwall v Albion Albion 227 (R Badenhorst 45, N Beard 36, T Cumberland 31; T Nidamanuru 3/45) lost TO Cornwall 229/1 (M Guptill-Bunce 102*, T Nidamanuru 70, A Sharma 41*) by nine wickets. Day Four - Cornwall v St Albans Cornwall 249/9 (B Chemaly 103*; C Gibbens 3/41, N Roberts 3/43) defeated St Albans 89 (T Nidamanuru 3/3) by four wickets Day Five - Cornwall v Onslow Cornwall 318/6 (H Blackwell 111, B Chemaly 68, S Marra 55, T Nidamanuru 43; M McEwan 3/67) defeated Onslow 123 (J Bannatyne 46 ; F Klaassen 4/23) by 195 runs. Day Six - Cornwall v St Albans – Final Cornwall 235/9 (B Chemaly 57) defeated St Albans 137 (D Johnston 41; T Nethula 3/21) by 97 runs.

It has been another challenging year for the Society. Having such limited access to the Bert Sutcliffe Lounge we are lacking the traditional ‘home base’ that we have enjoyed for such a long time. That said the relationship with Waitakere Cricket club for our playing teams and also using the Commerce Club for some evening functions have been a great success and something we would like to build on going forward. Those who purchased the Boundary Club membership enjoyed access to the West Stand Lounge for the international against Sri Lanka, a pity that the weather didn’t allow a complete game – having Society member Peter McDermott as the guest speaker in the lounge however was most enjoyable and I know members also took the opportunity for a photo with the World Cup Trophy. Having the world cup tickets as part of the Boundary Club membership was outstanding and thanks to the ACA for the package that was offered this season. While the cricket on the field was excellent and we were treated to four fantastic games of cricket at Eden Park, the service and quality of the food and drinks for spectators was very average. You only have to travel to Australia to see how much better stadiums can be run. The worst part about it was sitting in the Lower West stand looking at the empty and closed lounge normally used for the Boundary Club members, the hugely inflated tickets for lounge access having gone unsold.

day/night test to be playing using pink cricket balls which should make interesting viewing. Our thanks to the Commerce Club for the use of their facilities and the hospitality they have shown us. There have been gripes throughout the year about the difficulty in accessing the Bert Sutcliffe Lounge. During the world cup the whole ground had to be handed over to the organising committee so neither ACA or ourselves had any ability to access any park facilities. We hope during the course of the upcoming season we will be able to regain some access to this facility. As previously mentioned we will also make more use of both the Waitakere Cricket Club and the Commerce Club for functions and our playing teams. We have discussed at length within the committee the falling membership of the Society and have got a plan in place for the upcoming season to hopefully improve this situation. The ACA has again agreed to continue to look after the financial and secretarial roles and we are very grateful for this.

We have run two playing teams through the 2014-5 season, our presidents side not aligning with our other teams at Waitakere but forming a partnership with the University Club and no longer playing as a Society team. Our One Day 3A team played out of Waitakere and our Social team used Te Atatu Park and the facilities at the Waitakere Cricket Club as our home base. Games being played out there was a great success, although the second half of the season for the Social team was unfortunately badly affected by weather and other teams struggling to field a side. A thank The Society did run a very enjoyable dinner you to Kevin Broderick for his organisation of this function at the Commerce Club during the evening side and also the core group of players who have of the world cup one day game from Wellington. assisted on match days to ensure these games run The evening was a bit shorter than planned due to smoothly. More people to act as match managers Tim Southee and Brendon McCullum destroying to help with the organisation of the social team the English team but nonetheless the evening for the upcoming season would be very helpful. was enjoyed by all. We will be running a similar We have received good support from the ACA event in late November centred around the test and especially Iain Laxon for which we are very against Australia in Adelaide, this being the first grateful. A big thanks as well to Phil Armstrong 54

for all of his support around the finance and secretarial functions over the last few years. We wish Phil all the best in his new role. A big thanks to Mabel Todd, Club Manager of Waitakere Cricket for her support and organisational help with all of our playing teams throughout the season. She does a fantastic job and has gone above and beyond what would be expected to support us in our first year with Waitakere Cricket. With the success of this arrangement the management committee have cemented the arrangement after the trial scenario of last season. We look forward to this relationship being a long term one.

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A fantastic week of cricket was capped by hosts and Auckland representatives Cornwall winning all six of their games to be crowned champions.

The 3rd and 4th play-off was won by Albion over Greerton, while Napier Old Boys won the 5th and 6th play-off game against Onslow.

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The 21st edition of the National Club Championships took place at Cornwall Park from 7 to 12 April.

Auckland Cricket Societyand Supporters Club

I want to thank the Management Committee of Kevin Broderick, Peter Danilo, Dan Healy, Rowly Potter, and Geoff MacLeod-Smith and our very active President Angus Fletcher for their support, and to Chris Rosie for his professional approach to producing and editing Straight Drive. I should also make special mention of new committee member Trevor Auger who has added much value this year and is working hard on updating our website. The Committee is very appreciative of members’ commitment to the Society at this time. Lawrence Stephens Chairman

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AUCKLAND CRICKET UMPIRES AND SCORERS ASSOCIATION 2014/2015 REPORT The year began with an agreement with the Umpires and Scorers Association to enhance the position of Umpire Administrator - a part time contracted operational role with governance and direction input from the ACUSA Executive. Other administrative and financial support is available through ACA staff. Doug Cowie accepted the role, reporting to the ACA Community Cricket Manager. The role involves managing availability & appointments; collating umpire reports and feedback; accreditation; recruitment of new umpires through a Community Umpires Programme; training; input for selectors & exchanges; communication; liaison between ACUSA & ACA and NZCUSA/NZ; equipment & clothing; and meeting preparation. ACUSA now has a new Executive, Chaired by David Middleton. This executive’s role has changed to one of governance, as life’s priorities today means less time available by volunteers. The working relationship with ACA has been very supportive and continuation of the new direction is strongly recommended. Appointments - The policy is to appoint best umpires to the highest grades and to make prudent appointments to ‘difficult & special’ matches within grades. Priority is: pre-Christmas - Premier Men, School 1st X1, Premier Women, Premier Reserve. After Xmas: Premier Reserve matches become second priority. Finals are key matches in all grades. Special midweek school fixtures and district events are additional with separate fee structures. Club match days require 48 umpires to fill all major ACA appointments. Another 50 umpires are needed to manage key lower grade matches and protect the Spirit of Cricket. We currently have 51 active members who average 17.5 days of umpiring per season. This usually leaves us about 30 unappointed matches each game day. Availability varies from week to week and changes occur right up to match day morning, which makes settling on an acceptable schedule very difficult. 952 appointments were made this season.

Visiting Guest Speaker – The World Cup provided an opportunity to access the ICC Elite Panel Umpires – Richard Kettleborough provided a whole evening of education where local umpires could hear tips from the ICC’s top man.

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Training & Development –fortnightly training evenings focused on improving practical umpiring and umpire competency, learning from real game situations as well as law. Average fortnightly attendance is 27. 36 umpires also attended the pre-Season weekend training workshop.

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8 x Club and School Umpire training evenings were delivered. Club follow up however was not profitable – 3 new umpires joined ACUSA.

Exchanges (Learning experiences). Successful exchanges to: Melbourne – Di Venter; Central Districts / Hawkes Bay – Fidel Jaary; Northern Districts – Kerry Dawe. Private and NZC exchanges: Roger Woolmer to UK; Akshay Sureka to Adelaide, and Jason Fletcher to Sri Lanka. Wayne Knights (NZC) to Australia; Phil Jones (NZC) to Queensland. Reporting and Feedback - Umpires’ personal match feedback continues to be available directly from the Umpires Administrator on request - either in the form of emailed match reports or summaries. Captains improved communication to both praise and pass additional constructive comment is appreciated. Clothing and Equipment - New off-field polo shirts were issued to members. New on field – (light blue) and new stumps and templates for markings were provided as required. Priority for the season ahead is new jackets. Investigations for carry bags for the new season will continue – budget or sponsorship permitting. Accreditation and Assessment - Each season umpires are accredited according to the NZCUSA guidelines. Performance, Availability, Training Attendance and Qualifications define an umpire’s levels. Higher levels also require evidence of planning, and leadership. Accreditation levels are reviewed mid-season and umpires may also request an accreditation review. NZCUSA requires Top 10 list of umpires to be nominated for vacancies in the Reserve Panel at the end of each season. Auckland’s members on NZC Panels for 2015-16: Elite Panel 2015-16 Billy Bowden, Chris Brown, Barry Frost, Tony Gillies, Phil Jones, Wayne Knights Reserve Panel 2015-16 Raoul Allen, Jayath Batuwangala, Hiran Perera The 10 Auckland nominations to NZCUSA for consideration for Reserve Panel for 2015-16: Jayath Batuwangala, Jim Birchall, Kerry Dawe, Glynn Hammond, Fidel Jaary, Vinit Manha, David Middleton, Diana Venter, Adrian West, Roger Woolmer Doug Cowie ACA Umpire Administrator

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