Cricket nz

Firstly, it will hopefully be the last invisible test match. The Black Caps won their past two tests on the final ball – removing England in Wellington to level ...

It’s likely when test cricket next returns to these shores, some of those fine players will no longer be wearing the black cap. It underlines the need for broadcast deals on major sports to be about more than revenue – fan engagement has to be a crucial measure. There was a solid crowd at the Basin, but New Zealand Cricket’s broadcast deal with Spark and Today FM has left the wider audience for the sport untapped.