Dannevirke ‘Man of the Match’ in Aussie over 70s cricket tour

In June this year a team of NZ Over 70s cricketers played against their counterparts in Australia. Five games were completed, (one match was rained out), with the NZ team winning two.

Matches were played in Queensland at Caboolture, Maroochydor, Noosa Head and Ballina. That meant a bit of travelling between venues but plenty of warmth and sunshine for four of the matches made for a welcome change from NZ weather here.

Matches were 40 overs with 12 cricketers aside but only 11 on the field while fielding and when batting. Once 10 wickets were taken, the team was out. Cricketers were retired after facing 40 balls, but could return at the end if less than 10 wickets had been lost within 40 overs. This system is used extensively in Australia.

NZ cricketers were selected from…