New South Wales cricket team

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 The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season.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

PeriodKit manufacturerMajor SponsorMinor SponsorShorts Sponsor
2012–2017Classic SportswearTransport for NSWTransport for NSWTransport for NSW
2017–2021International Sports ClothingTransport for NSWTransport for NSWTransport for NSW
2021–New BalanceNSW GovernmentNSW GovernmentNSW Government

Notable players edit

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.NameNatBirth dateShield or One-Day CupBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
14Oliver Davies (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 23)BothRight-handedRight-arm off break
18Jack Edwards (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 (age 24)BothRight-handedRight-arm medium
Ryan Hackney (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24)ShieldLeft-handedSlow left arm orthodox
16Daniel Hughes (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 (age 35)BothLeft-handed
53Nic Maddinson (1991-12-21) 21 December 1991 (age 32)Left-handedLeft-arm orthodox
45Blake Nikitaras (2000-04-29) 29 April 2000 (age 24)ShieldLeft-handed
17Kurtis Patterson (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 31)BothLeft-handed
49Steve Smith (1989-06-02) 2 June 1989 (age 35)BothRight-handedRight-arm leg spinCricket Australia contract
All-rounders
77Sean Abbott (1992-02-29) 29 February 1992 (age 32)BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCricket Australia contract
93Chris Green (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993 (age 30)BothRight-handedRight-arm off break
21Moises Henriques (1987-02-01) 1 February 1987 (age 37)BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCaptain
50Hayden Kerr (1996-07-10) 10 July 1996 (age 27)BothRight-handedLeft-arm fast-medium
Wicket-keepers
99Matt Gilkes (1999-08-21) 21 August 1999 (age 24)BothLeft-handed
22Josh Philippe (1997-06-01) 1 June 1997 (age 27)Right-handed
48Lachlan Shaw (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 (age 21)Right-handedRookie contract
Spin Bowlers
77Joel Davies (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003 (age 20)Left-handedSlow left arm orthodoxRookie contract
67Nathan Lyon (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987 (age 36)BothRight-handedRight-arm off breakCricket Australia contract
2Tanveer Sangha (2001-11-26) 26 November 2001 (age 22)One-Day CupRight-handedRight-arm leg break
66Adam Zampa (1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 32)BothRight-handedRight-arm leg breakCricket Australia contract
Pace Bowlers
67Jackson Bird (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 37)BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-medium
30Pat Cummins (1993-05-08) 8 May 1993 (age 31)BothRight-handedRight-arm fastCricket Australia contract
27Ben Dwarshuis (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 (age 29)BothLeft-handedLeft-arm fast-medium
28Ryan Hadley (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 (age 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast
7Liam Hatcher (1996-09-17) 17 September 1996 (age 27)BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-medium
8Josh Hazlewood (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 (age 33)BothLeft-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCricket Australia contract
9Jack Nisbet (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21)BothRight-handedRight-arm medium-fast
19Will Salzmann (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 (age 20)One-Day CupRight-handedRight-arm medium-fastRookie contract
56Mitchell Starc (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 (age 34)BothLeft-handedLeft-arm fastCricket Australia contract
4Chris Tremain (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 (age 32)BothRight-handedRight-arm medium-fast

Records edit

Most first-class matches played edit

RankMatchesPlayerPeriod
1135Greg Matthews1982/83 – 1997/98
2120Phil Emery1987/88 – 1998/99
3115Geoff Lawson1977/78 – 1991/92
4108Mark Waugh1985/86 – 2003/04
5=107Steve Rixon1974/75 – 1987/88
Moises Henriques2006/07 – Present
Source:[3]. Last updated: 20 March 2024.

Most first-class runs edit

RankRunsPlayerCareer
19,309 (183 inns.)Michael Bevan1989/90 – 2006/07
28,416 (182 inns.)Mark Waugh1985/86 – 2003/04
38,005 (135 inns.)Alan Kippax1918/19 – 1935/36
46,997 (172 inns.)Mark Taylor1985/86 – 1998/99
56,946 (159 inns.)Steve Waugh1984/85 – 2003/04
Source:[4]. Last updated: 28 May 2007.

Most first-class wickets edit

RankWicketsPlayerMatchesAverage
1417Greg Matthews13528.64
2395Geoff Lawson11523.36
3334Arthur Mailey6727.66
4325Bill O'Reilly5416.52
5322Richie Benaud8626.00
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