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:''This article has information about the New South Wales cricket team. For information on the rugby league team please see New South Wales Rugby League team.''
The 'New South Wales Blues' (sometimes referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues[1]) are an Australian first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. The team competes in the first class competition the Pura Cup, which was formerly known as the Sheffield Shield, the limited overs Ford Ranger Cup, and the Twenty20 competition known as the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. They are by far the most successful domestic cricket side in Australia having won the First-class competition 44 times. In addition, they've also won the One-Day Domestic cup 9 times. They occasionally play first-class matches against touring International sides. New South Wales have played teams representing every test playing nation bar Bangladesh. They have provided the Australian Test and One Day International teams with some of the finest players ever to have graced the game of cricket.
The following is a list of notable players who have represented both New South Wales and Australia.
'Australia'
★ Sir Donald Bradman
★ Steve Waugh
★ Mark Waugh
★ Michael Clarke
★ Nathan Bracken
★ Simon Katich
★ Brett Lee
★ Adam Gilchrist
★ Stuart MacGill
★ Michael Bevan
★ Glenn McGrath
★ Michael Slater
★ Mark Waugh
★ Greg Matthews
★ Geoff Lawson
★ Doug Walters
★ Kerry O'Keeffe
★ Victor Trumper
(Ford Ranger Cup number where applicable)
The squad for the 2007-08 season was named on June 7.[2]
★ 4. Doug Bollinger (LHB, LF)
★ 6. Peter Forrest (RHB, RM)
★ 8. Aaron O'Brien (LHB, SLA)
★ 12. Ed Cowan (LHB, LB)
★ 13. Mark Cameron (RHB, RF)
★ 13. Daniel Smith (RHB, WK)
★ 17. Matthew Nicholson (RHB, RF)
★ 18. Craig Simmons (LHB)
★ 20. Martin Paskal (RHB, RF)±
★ 21. Moises Henriques (RHB, RF)
★ 26. Greg Mail (RHB, RM)
★ 27. Dominic Thornely (RHB, RM)
★ 37. Simon Katich (LHB, SLC)
★ 47. Aaron Bird (RHB, RF)
★ 72. Stephen O'Keefe (RHB, SLA)±
★ 77. Grant Lambert (RHB, RMF)
★ 86. Tom Cooper (RHB, OB)±
★ ??. Nathan Hauritz (RHB, OB)
★ ??. Ben Rohrer (RHB)
★ ??. Scott Coyte (LMB, RFM)
★ ??. Philip Hughes±
★ ??. Usman Khawaja±
★ ??. Steven Smith±
★ ??. David Warner±
± Indicates Rookie contract
The following players are also New South Wales squad members however their commitments to the national team mean that they don't appear as frequently for the Blues as other squad members.[3][4]
★ 7. Stuart MacGill (RHB, LS)
★ 9. Nathan Bracken (RHB, LFM)
★ 10. Stuart Clark (RHB, RFM)
★ 23. Phil Jaques (LHB)
★ 24. Brad Haddin (RHB, WK)
★ 58. Brett Lee (RHB, RF)
★ 63. Michael Clarke (RHB, SLA)
''See also: List of New South Wales Cricket players''
New South Wales' 2007-08 season will commence with a Ford Ranger Cup match against the Retravision Warriors at the WACA on October 12, 2007.[5] While in Western Australia, they'll meet the Warriors again for their first Pura Cup fixture of the season on October 14.[6] The Blues will also be out to avenge their disappointing showing in last years KFC Twenty20 Big Bash when they start their 07/08 campaign against the Southern Redbacks at Adelaide Oval on January 1 2008. In encouraging news for Blues fans, the earlier scheduling of the domestic tournament means the Blues regular Australian squad members will play several of the first matches of the season, barring inury.
Their first home game is scheduled for October 24, 2007 where the Blues will take on the Queensland Bulls in the Ford Ranger Cup.
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1. Blues sponsors
2. Blues sign Katich for 5 years
3. Men's Players - Cricket Australia
4. Men's Players - New South Wales
5. Ford Ranger Fixtures
6. 2007/08 Ford Ranger Fixtures
★ Official Website of the New South Wales Blues
★ Official Website of Cricket Australia
★ New South Wales Cricket Association
The 'New South Wales Blues' (sometimes referred to as the Speed Blitz Blues[1]) are an Australian first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. The team competes in the first class competition the Pura Cup, which was formerly known as the Sheffield Shield, the limited overs Ford Ranger Cup, and the Twenty20 competition known as the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. They are by far the most successful domestic cricket side in Australia having won the First-class competition 44 times. In addition, they've also won the One-Day Domestic cup 9 times. They occasionally play first-class matches against touring International sides. New South Wales have played teams representing every test playing nation bar Bangladesh. They have provided the Australian Test and One Day International teams with some of the finest players ever to have graced the game of cricket.
Notable Players
The following is a list of notable players who have represented both New South Wales and Australia.
'Australia'
★ Sir Donald Bradman
★ Steve Waugh
★ Mark Waugh
★ Michael Clarke
★ Nathan Bracken
★ Simon Katich
★ Brett Lee
★ Adam Gilchrist
★ Stuart MacGill
★ Michael Bevan
★ Glenn McGrath
★ Michael Slater
★ Mark Waugh
★ Greg Matthews
★ Geoff Lawson
★ Doug Walters
★ Kerry O'Keeffe
★ Victor Trumper
Current Squad
(Ford Ranger Cup number where applicable)
The squad for the 2007-08 season was named on June 7.[2]
★ 4. Doug Bollinger (LHB, LF)
★ 6. Peter Forrest (RHB, RM)
★ 8. Aaron O'Brien (LHB, SLA)
★ 12. Ed Cowan (LHB, LB)
★ 13. Mark Cameron (RHB, RF)
★ 13. Daniel Smith (RHB, WK)
★ 17. Matthew Nicholson (RHB, RF)
★ 18. Craig Simmons (LHB)
★ 20. Martin Paskal (RHB, RF)±
★ 21. Moises Henriques (RHB, RF)
★ 26. Greg Mail (RHB, RM)
★ 27. Dominic Thornely (RHB, RM)
★ 37. Simon Katich (LHB, SLC)
★ 47. Aaron Bird (RHB, RF)
★ 72. Stephen O'Keefe (RHB, SLA)±
★ 77. Grant Lambert (RHB, RMF)
★ 86. Tom Cooper (RHB, OB)±
★ ??. Nathan Hauritz (RHB, OB)
★ ??. Ben Rohrer (RHB)
★ ??. Scott Coyte (LMB, RFM)
★ ??. Philip Hughes±
★ ??. Usman Khawaja±
★ ??. Steven Smith±
★ ??. David Warner±
± Indicates Rookie contract
The following players are also New South Wales squad members however their commitments to the national team mean that they don't appear as frequently for the Blues as other squad members.[3][4]
★ 7. Stuart MacGill (RHB, LS)
★ 9. Nathan Bracken (RHB, LFM)
★ 10. Stuart Clark (RHB, RFM)
★ 23. Phil Jaques (LHB)
★ 24. Brad Haddin (RHB, WK)
★ 58. Brett Lee (RHB, RF)
★ 63. Michael Clarke (RHB, SLA)
''See also: List of New South Wales Cricket players''
2007-08 Season
New South Wales' 2007-08 season will commence with a Ford Ranger Cup match against the Retravision Warriors at the WACA on October 12, 2007.[5] While in Western Australia, they'll meet the Warriors again for their first Pura Cup fixture of the season on October 14.[6] The Blues will also be out to avenge their disappointing showing in last years KFC Twenty20 Big Bash when they start their 07/08 campaign against the Southern Redbacks at Adelaide Oval on January 1 2008. In encouraging news for Blues fans, the earlier scheduling of the domestic tournament means the Blues regular Australian squad members will play several of the first matches of the season, barring inury.
Their first home game is scheduled for October 24, 2007 where the Blues will take on the Queensland Bulls in the Ford Ranger Cup.
First-class Records
Individual Records
Most 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 |
| ''Source: [1]''. Last updated: May 31 2007. | |||
Most catches (fielder)
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 132 | Mark Taylor | 100 |
| 2 | 124 | Mark Waugh | 108 |
| 3 | 118 | Greg Matthews | 135 |
| 4 | 106 | Richie Benaud | 86 |
| 5 | 105 | Rick McCosker | 79 |
| ''Source: Cricinfo.com''. Last updated: May 31 2007. | |||
Most dismissals
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 378 (332 c. 46 st.) | Phil Emery | 120 |
| 2 | 296 (248 c. 48 st.) | Steve Rixon | 107 |
| 3 | 272 (166 c. 106 st.) | Bert Oldfield | 82 |
| 4 | 242 (207 c. 35 st.) | Brian Taber | 73 |
| 5 | 177 (120 c. 57 st.) | Doug Ford | 63 |
| ''Source: [2]''. Last updated: 31 May, 2007. | |||
Team Records
Highest Team Totals
| Rank | Runs | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 918 | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1900-01 |
| 2 | 839 | Tasmania | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1898-99 |
| 3 | 815 | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1908-09 |
| 4 | 807 | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1899-00 |
| 5 | 805 | Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1905-06 |
| ''Source: ''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Lowest Team Totals
| Rank | Runs | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | Victoria | The Domain, Sydney | 1868-69 |
| 2 | 42 | Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1859-60 |
| 3 | 44 | Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1859-60 |
| 4 | 44 | Victoria | The Domain, Sydney | 1860-61 |
| 5 | 44 | Victoria | Albert Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1872-73 |
| ''Source: ''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Greatest win margins (by innings)
| Rank | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innings and 605 runs | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1900-01 |
| 2 | Innings and 527 runs | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1908-09 |
| 3 | Innings and 487 runs | Tasmania | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1898-1899 |
| 4 | Innings and 392 runs | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1899-00 |
| 5 | Innings and 384 runs | New Zealanders | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1898-99 |
| ''Source: [3]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Greatest win margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 685 runs | Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1929-30 |
| 2 | 638 runs | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1920-21 |
| 3 | 541 runs | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1925-26 |
| 4 | 456 runs | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1910-11 |
| 5 | 404 runs | Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1940-41 |
| ''Source: [4]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Batting Records
Highest individual scores
| Rank | Runs | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 452 ★ | Don Bradman | Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1929-30 |
| 2 | 383 | Charles Gregory | Queensland | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | 1906-07 |
| 3 | 359 | Bob Simpson | Queensland | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | 1963-64 |
| 4 | 340 ★ | Don Bradman | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1928-29 |
| 5 | 321 | Billy Murdoch | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1881-82 |
| ''Source: [5]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | |||||
Most career 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: [6]''. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | |||
Most runs in a season
| Rank | Runs | Player | Average | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,312 (22 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 77.17 | 1993-94 |
| 2 | 1,269 (21 inns.) | Phil Jaques | 66.78 | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 1,205 (23 inns.) | Dirk Wellham | 66.94 | 1982-83 |
| 4 | 1,186 (23 inns.) | Steve Small | 51.56 | 1990-91 |
| 5 | 1,174 (22 inns.) | Mark Taylor | 55.90 | 1988-89 |
| ''Source: [7]''. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | ||||
Highest batting averages
| Rank | Average | Player | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98.52 (69 inns.) | Don Bradman | 1927/28 - 1948/49 |
| 2 | 67.26 (135 inns.) | Alan Kippax | 1918/19 - 1935/36 |
| 3 | 63.83 (77 inns.) | Arthur Morris | 1940/41 - 1954/55 |
| 4 | 63.32 (183 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 1989/90 - 2006/07 |
| 5 | 57.73 (23 inns.) | Les Poidevin | 1895/96 - 1908 |
| ''Qualification: 20 innings''.''Source: [8]''. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | |||
Most centuries
| Rank | Centuries | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | Michael Bevan | 105 |
| =2 | 32 | Alan Kippax | 87 |
| =2 | 25 | Mark Waugh | 108 |
| 4 | 22 | Steve Waugh | 93 |
| 5 | 22 | Charles Macartney | 81 |
| ''Source: [9]''. Last updated: 26 May 2007. | |||
Bowling Records
Most career 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: [10]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Most wickets in a season
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | Charlie Turner | 7 | 1887-88 |
| 2 | 62 | Stuart MacGill | 12 | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 59 | Bob Massie | 10 | 1912-13 |
| 4 | 55 | Bill O'Reilly | 7 | 1939-40 |
| 5 | 55 | Arthur Mailey | 9 | 1922-23 |
| ''Source: [11]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Best career average
| Rank | Average | Player | Balls | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.09 | Joseph Coates | 2,151 | 65 |
| 2 | 14.95 | Edwin Evans | 7,277 | 145 |
| 3 | 16.18 | Charlie Turner | 12,706 | 263 |
| 4 | 16.52 | Bill O'Reilly | 15,970 | 325 |
| 5 | 17.36 | Sydney Callaway | 7,363 | 139 |
| ''Qualification: 2000 balls bowled''.''Source: [12]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Best figures in an innings
| Rank | Figures | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9-41 | Bill O'Reilly | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1937-38 |
| 2 | 9-50 | Bill O'Reilly | Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1933-34 |
| 3 | 9-52 | Bill Howell | Victoria | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 1902-03 |
| 4 | 9-68 | Tom McKibbin | Queensland | Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane | 1894-95 |
| 5 | 9-77 | David Hourn | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1978-79 |
| ''Source: [13]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | |||||
Best figures in a match
| Rank | Bowling | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16-79 | Charlie Turner | Shrewsbury XI | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1887-88 |
| 2 | 15-125 | Tom McKibbin | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1896-97 |
| 3 | 15-174 | Charlie Turner | Victoria | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1890-91 |
| 4 | 15-175 | Sydney Callaway | New Zealand | Lancaster Park, Christchurch | 1895-96 |
| 5 | 14-45 | Bill O'Reilly | Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1939-40 |
| ''Source: [14]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | |||||
List A Records
Individual Records
Most matches played
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 'Stuart Clark' | 1997-98 - 2007 |
| 2 | 64 | Mark Waugh | 1985-86 - 2003-04 |
| 3 | 61 | Stuart MacGill | 1997 - 2006-07 |
| 4 | 60 | 'Brad Haddin' | 1997-98 - 2006-07 |
| 5 | 59 | Shane Lee | 1992-93 - 2002-03 |
| ''Source: [15]''. Last updated: May 31 2007. | |||
Most catches (fielder)
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | Mark Waugh | 64 |
| 2 | 31 | Shane Lee | 59 |
| 3 | 24 | Mark Taylor | 38 |
| 4 | 23 | Corey Richards | 55 |
| 5 | 19 | Steve Waugh | 55 |
| ''Source: [16]''. Last updated: May 31 2007. | |||
Most dismissals
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124 (96 c. 28 st.) | Brad Haddin | 60 |
| 2 | 81 (69 c. 12 st.) | Phil Emery | 58 |
| 3 | 37 (37 c. 0 st.) | Mark Waugh | 64 |
| 4 | 31 (25 c. 6 st.) | Steve Rixon | 25 |
| 5 | 31 (31 c. 0 st.) | Shane Lee | 59 |
| ''Source: [17]''. Last updated: 31 May, 2007. | |||
Team Records
Highest Team Totals
| Rank | Runs | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 397-4 | Tasmania | Bankstown Oval, Sydney | 2001-02 |
| 2 | 325-6 | Western Australia | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 2004-05 |
| 3 | 319-7 | South Australia | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 1997-98 |
| 4 | 311-7 | Tasmania | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2005-06 |
| 5 | 310-4 | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1981-82 |
| ''Source: ''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Greatest win margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 153 runs | Queensland | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 1987-88 |
| 2 | 144 runs | Queensland | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 2005-06 |
| 3 | 135 runs | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2001-02 |
| 4 | 127 runs | Queensland | Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane | 1993-94 |
| 5 | 123 runs | Victoria | Bankstown Oval, Sydney | 2001-02 |
| ''Source: [18]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
Batting Records
Highest Individual Score
| Rank | Runs | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 164 | Rick McCosker | South Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1981-82 |
| 2 | 158 ★ | Phil Jaques | South Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 2005-06 |
| 3 | 152 ★ | Phil Jaques | Queensland | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 2005-06 |
| 4 | 151 | Corey Richards | Western Australia | WACA, Perth | 2001-02 |
| 5 | 138 | Phil Jaques | Tasmania | Bellerive Oval, Tasmania | 2005-06 |
| ''Source: [19]''. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | |||||
Most career runs
| Rank | Runs | Player | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,400 (58 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 1989/90 - 2006/07 |
| 2 | 2,269 (54 inns.) | Steve Waugh | 1984/85 - 2003/04 |
| 3 | 1,984 (60 inns.) | Mark Waugh | 1985/86 - 2003/04 |
| 4 | 1,588 (59 inns.) | 'Brad Haddin' | 1997/98 - 2006/07 |
| 5 | 1,412 (53 inns.) | Shane Lee | 1992/93 - 2002/03 |
| ''Source: [20]''. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | |||
Highest Batting Averages
| Rank | Average | Player | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61.53 (58 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 1989/90 - 2006/07 |
| 2 | 56.68 (24 inns.) | 'Simon Katich' | 2001/02 - 2006/07 |
| 3 | 51.56 (54 inns.) | Steve Waugh | 1984/85 - 2003/04 |
| 4 | 47.22 (29 inns.) | 'Phil Jaques' | 2000/01 - 2007 |
| 5 | 44.57 (21 inns.) | Rick McCosker | 1973/74 - 1983/84 |
| ''Qualification: 20 innings''.''Source: [21]''. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | |||
Honours
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References
1. Blues sponsors
2. Blues sign Katich for 5 years
3. Men's Players - Cricket Australia
4. Men's Players - New South Wales
5. Ford Ranger Fixtures
6. 2007/08 Ford Ranger Fixtures
External links
★ Official Website of the New South Wales Blues
★ Official Website of Cricket Australia
See also
★ New South Wales Cricket Association
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