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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Cricket articles  Cricket
    How cricket balls move: the science behind swing, seam and spin
     17 December 2025
    Bowlers in cricket look to challenge batters with swing, seam and spin bowling. Scientists are still learning how bowlers achieve them.
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    The West Indies have warmed-up for the third and final cricket test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui by chilling out
    17 Dec: The West Indies have warmed-up for the third and final cricket test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui by chilling out... more
    Paceman Jacob Duffy is welcoming Ajaz Patel's experience back into the Black Caps fold
    17 Dec: Paceman Jacob Duffy is welcoming Ajaz Patel's experience back into the Black Caps fold... more
    Australia's Cameron Green has broken the record for the highest priced overseas player in Indian Premier League history, bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ..
    17 Dec: Australia's Cameron Green has broken the record for the highest priced overseas player in Indian Premier League history, bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ..... more
    Black Caps batter Devon Conway will be the first player under the hammer when tonight's IPL cricket auction begins at 10pm in Abu Dhabi
    16 Dec: Black Caps batter Devon Conway will be the first player under the hammer when tonight's IPL cricket auction begins at 10pm in Abu Dhabi... more
    Ajaz Patel insists he's never let his Black Caps dream die as eyes the prospect of a first cricket test on home soil in five years
    16 Dec: Ajaz Patel insists he's never let his Black Caps dream die as eyes the prospect of a first cricket test on home soil in five years... more
    Black Caps pace bowler Blair Tickner is pushing boundaries to recover from the dislocated shoulder he suffered against the West Indies in Wellington
    15 Dec: Black Caps pace bowler Blair Tickner is pushing boundaries to recover from the dislocated shoulder he suffered against the West Indies in Wellington... more
    Left-arm orthodox spinner Ajaz Patel has been selected for New Zealand's final cricket test of the three-match series against the West Indies starting on Thursday in Mt Maunganui
    15 Dec: Left-arm orthodox spinner Ajaz Patel has been selected for New Zealand's final cricket test of the three-match series against the West Indies starting on Thursday in Mt Maunganui... more
    A decision is looming for the Black Caps ahead of the third cricket test against the West Indies, which gets underway on Thursday at the Bay Oval whether to play Kyle Jamieson or not
    14 Dec: A decision is looming for the Black Caps ahead of the third cricket test against the West Indies, which gets underway on Thursday at the Bay Oval whether to play Kyle Jamieson or not... more
    A day of milestones in New Zealand domestic cricket
    14 Dec: A day of milestones in New Zealand domestic cricket... more

     Most Popular Recent Cricket News
     20 Nov: New Zealand have clinched the three-match one-day international cricket series over the West Indies 2-nil with a game to spare, after securing a five-wicket victory in the second fixture at Napier +++++++++++++++++
     05 Dec: Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have posted New Zealand's highest third-wicket batting partnership against the West Indies to dominate the third day of the opening cricket test in Christchurch ++++++++++++
     09 Dec: A realistic reflection of the modern cricket calendar for Black Caps coach Rob Walter as he deals with a raft of injuries +++++++++++
     05 Dec: Four West Indian wickets have fallen so far in the second session, on day four of the opening cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch +++++++++++
     23 Nov: The England cricket team won't be dwelling on their humbling eight-wicket loss to Australia in the first Ashes test in Perth ++++++++++
     22 Nov: The West Indies have been bowled out for 161 by the Black Caps in the final one-day cricket match in Hamilton ++++++++++
     10 Dec: The West Indies are 92 for two at lunch after the first session of the second cricket test against New Zealand in Wellington ++++++++++

     Cricket NewsLinks
      16 Dec: He’s prolific, pioneering, easy on the eye. but usman khawaja should retire now (Sydney Morning Herald)
      16 Dec: Kane williamson returns home shrouded in mystery, eyeing more history (Stuff.co.nz)
      15 Dec: Aussie cricketer banned over claims he sent nude photos to young players (Stuff.co.nz)
      15 Dec: Former england cricket captain: ‘i was close enough to hear bondi shootings, it was terrifying’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Dec: Since 1882, winning the ashes has never been about entertainment (Sydney Morning Herald)
      13 Dec: ‘i could’ve retired two years ago’: khawaja responds to calls for his axing (Sydney Morning Herald)
      12 Dec: Why this black caps star can't play test cricket, but can golf with ryan fox (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Dec: England are in disarray. this is what they should be doing in noosa (Sydney Morning Herald)
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