Thursday, April 2, 2009

India vs New Zealand 3rd test match

IR RICHARD Hadlee is set to become New Zealand's lone member of the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame. While the ICC has said this is only an initial list Hadlee will accept the honour on Friday. ICC dignitaries David Morgan (President) and Haroon Lorgat (Chief Executive) will be in the capital to do the honours and also meet with officials of New Zealand Cricket.

Father versus SonNew Zealand Cricket has developed a unique initiative where promising schoolboy cricketers take on former greats in order to gain exposure. This has come with a sweet twist as left-arm spinner Harry Wright will play for a Gilette Cup Elite Schoolboys squad against a Wanderer's XI that includes John Wright.

Former New Zealand stalwart and erstwhile India coach John's son Harry goes to school in Wellington and will have a crack a team that includes his father and other former internationals like Simon Doull.