New South Wales cricket team

Australian cricket team

  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 debutVictoria
in 1856
at 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 Blues

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 The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season.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

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

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

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 Government

Notable players

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

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

Players with international caps are listed in bold.

The squad for the 2023/24 season is as follows:[2]

No. Name Nat Birth date Shield or One-Day Cup Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
14 Oliver Davies Australia (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 (age 23) Both Right-handed Right-arm off break
18 Jack Edwards Australia (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 (age 23) Both Right-handed Right-arm medium
Ryan Hackney Australia (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 24) Shield Left-handed Slow left arm orthodox
16 Daniel Hughes Australia (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 (age 35) Both Left-handed
Blake Macdonald Australia (1998-02-23) 23 February 1998 (age 26) Both Right-handed
45 Blake Nikitaras Australia (2000-04-29) 29 April 2000 (age 23) Shield Left-handed
17 Kurtis Patterson Australia (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 (age 30) Both Left-handed
23 Jason Sangha Australia (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 (age 24) Both Right-handed Right-arm leg break
49 Steve Smith Australia (1989-06-02) 2 June 1989 (age 34) Both Right-handed Right-arm leg spin Cricket Australia contract
All-rounders
77 Sean Abbott Australia (1992-02-29) 29 February 1992 (age 32) Both Right-handed Right-arm fast-medium Cricket Australia contract
93 Chris Green Australia (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993 (age 30) Both Right-handed Right-arm off break
21 Moises Henriques Australia (1987-02-01) 1 February 1987 (age 37) Both Right-handed Right-arm fast-medium Captain
50 Hayden Kerr Australia (1996-07-10) 10 July 1996 (age 27) Both Right-handed Left-arm fast-medium
Wicket-keepers
99 Matt Gilkes Australia (1999-08-21) 21 August 1999 (age 24) Both Left-handed
47 Baxter Holt Australia (1999-10-21) 21 October 1999 (age 24) Both Right-handed
48 Lachlan Shaw Australia (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 (age 21) Right-handed Rookie contract
Spin Bowlers
77 Joel Davies Australia (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003 (age 20) Left-handed Slow left arm orthodox Rookie contract
67 Nathan Lyon Australia (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987 (age 36) Both Right-handed Right-arm off break Cricket Australia contract
2 Tanveer Sangha Australia (2001-11-26) 26 November 2001 (age 22) One-Day Cup Right-handed Right-arm leg break
66 Adam Zampa Australia (1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 (age 31) Both Right-handed Right-arm leg break Cricket Australia contract
Pace Bowlers
67 Jackson Bird Australia (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986 (age 37) Both Right-handed Right-arm fast-medium
30 Pat Cummins Australia (1993-05-08) 8 May 1993 (age 30) Both Right-handed Right-arm fast Cricket Australia contract
27 Ben Dwarshuis Australia (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 (age 29) Both Left-handed Left-arm fast-medium
28 Ryan Hadley Australia (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 (age 25) Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast
7 Liam Hatcher Australia (1996-09-17) 17 September 1996 (age 27) Both Right-handed Right-arm fast-medium
8 Josh Hazlewood Australia (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 (age 33) Both Left-handed Right-arm fast-medium Cricket Australia contract
9 Jack Nisbet Australia (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21) Both Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast Rookie contract
10 Ross Pawson Australia (1994-11-15) 15 November 1994 (age 29) Right-handed Right-arm fast medium
19 Will Salzmann Australia (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 (age 20) One-Day Cup Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast Rookie contract
56 Mitchell Starc Australia (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 (age 34) Both Left-handed Left-arm fast Cricket Australia contract
4 Chris Tremain Australia (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 (age 32) Both Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast
5 Hunar Verma Australia Right-handed Right-arm fast Rookie contract

Records

Most first-class matches played

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

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

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

  • Cricket portal
  • flagNew South Wales portal

References

  1. ^ McGrath and co conspicuous by their absence Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2011
  2. ^ Cricket Australia (8 May 2023). "Sams takes T20 route as Blues confirm contract list". Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  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]

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