News Archive: February 2001

• Pakistan lose even after scoring a challenging 285 while Black Caps clinch the series (28 February 2001)
• Astle rates century one of his best (28 February 2001)
• Top order makes life a whole lot easier for winning Kiwis (28 February 2001)
• Astle and Fleming set up fine win for New Zealand to clinch series (28 February 2001)
• Metropolitan and Suburban representative teams selected (28 February 2001)
• Vettori scare thrown into New Zealand camp (28 February 2001)
• Radio legends reunited for first day of Auckland Test (27 February 2001)
• It's all very scientific, mate (27 February 2001)
• Akram back to where it all began (27 February 2001)
• Vincent particularly touched by Bradman's passing (27 February 2001)
• Two out of two would cap Kiwi season (27 February 2001)
• Twose set for possible grand hurrah in Dunedin (27 February 2001)
• Drubbing at Christchurch: Some points to ponder (26 February 2001)
• Pakistan’s defeat at Christchurch – A disaster of its own making (26 February 2001)
• Records tumble at Napier and a thousand wickets (26 February 2001)
• Mills over the moon at New Zealand 'A' selection (26 February 2001)
• McSweeney delights at successful involvement in different roles (26 February 2001)
• Bell ready for the step up second time around (26 February 2001)
• Tireless Trophy bowling star set to tackle English leagues (26 February 2001)
• Jones discovers hidden talent with last ball of season (26 February 2001)
• 4th Match, New Zealand v Pakistan, Statistical Highlights (26 February 2001)
• Auckland take gold for appealing (26 February 2001)
• CD settles for first innings points (26 February 2001)
• Bell caps great weekend with Test recall (26 February 2001)
• Matthew Bell and Paul Wiseman included in CLEAR Black Caps for First National Bank Test (26 February 2001)
• Waugh diary provides fascinating insight into great year (26 February 2001)
• Some New Zealand reminiscences of The Don (26 February 2001)
• Bradman's influence spreads across the Tasman (25 February 2001)
• Jones thrives in switch to successful environment (25 February 2001)
• Trophy caps off wonderous debut at helm for Bell (25 February 2001)
• From the sublime to the ordinary, that's Pakistan (25 February 2001)
• Viral illness forces Horne out of Pakistan series (25 February 2001)
• Apple incident leaves ground dumbstruck (25 February 2001)
• Wellington shake off chokers tag to claim first Trophy in 11 years (25 February 2001)
• 'Dude' McIntosh heals scars with outstanding knock (25 February 2001)
• Auckland strive to end Trophy campaign on high note (25 February 2001)
• Long haul needed by Otago to score 411 in a day for victory (25 February 2001)
• Akhtar and Inzamam doubtful starters for series decider on Wednesday (25 February 2001)
• McMillan arrives as member of the ODI century club (25 February 2001)
• New Zealand gets the formula right and takes emphatic win into series decider (25 February 2001)
• Opening partnership puts one Wellington hand on Trophy (24 February 2001)
• McIntosh rediscovers touch with chanceless century (24 February 2001)
• Richardson century not enough for Otago (24 February 2001)
• Fleming's test to bring home two out of two (24 February 2001)
• Wicket-keeper bowls Karori to dramatic Milo knock-out victory (23 February 2001)
• Main battle draws more focus than record for Nevin (23 February 2001)
• Spearman sets the pace and Douglas caps it off (23 February 2001)
• 3rd Match, New Zealand v Pakistan, Statistical Highlights (23 February 2001)
• CLEAR Black Caps take on the National Bank Scarfies in battle of the Octagon (23 February 2001)
• Andre Adams retained for next One-Day International (23 February 2001)
• Pacifica Cup: Tournament huge success, but likely to be last of its kind (22 February 2001)
• National women's squads likely to be named soon (22 February 2001)
• Oram back in, Adams retained, Martin excused (22 February 2001)
• Pakistan Dominates at Wellington (22 February 2001)
• Akhtar should be ready to play in Christchurch (22 February 2001)
• Fleming likely to play out series as opener (22 February 2001)
• Humble pie unlikely to be on the selection menu (22 February 2001)
• The long run is everything mate (21 February 2001)
• Shoaib Akhtar not likely to be risked in Wellington (21 February 2001)
• 2nd Match, New Zealand v Pakistan, Statistical Highlights (21 February 2001)
• Adams gets his chance to bowl at the death (21 February 2001)
• Vincent thriving in his fields of dreams (21 February 2001)
• Pakistan lose the Initiative (20 February 2001)
• Shoaib Akhtar pulls up lame in Pakistan loss (20 February 2001)
• Harris claims record and Adams gets call up (20 February 2001)
• New Zealand get it right and collect big result (20 February 2001)
• New Zealand victory squares the youth series (20 February 2001)
• Weather has last say in a disappointing Hamilton exhibition (20 February 2001)
• Run feast ends in well-fought draw (20 February 2001)
• Fiery Penn and O'Brien flatten Auckland to strengthen Trophy tilt (20 February 2001)
• Harry does it in ones and news from the Shell Trophy (19 February 2001)
• Shoaib Akhtar target of psychological warfare, again? (19 February 2001)
• O'Connor's progress slower than expected (19 February 2001)
• Cumming century sets foundation for Otago to dictate terms (19 February 2001)
• Kelly's eye well and truly in (19 February 2001)
• 1st Match, New Zealand v Pakistan, Statistical Highlights (19 February 2001)
• Toss could again be vital in yet another one-dayer (19 February 2001)
• Chris Harris seeks wins more than Hadlee's record (19 February 2001)
• Kiwis intensify their exposure to speed balls (19 February 2001)
• Wellington on course despite another late-afternoon stumble (19 February 2001)
• Shoaib Akhtar gets no-balled over Reid claims (19 February 2001)
• Saqlain's the best off spinner in the world (19 February 2001)
• Focusing positively will aid my recovery (18 February 2001)
• David Kelly leads Central batting assault (18 February 2001)
• Vettori shows how valuable he could be for Tests (18 February 2001)
• Shoaib Akhtar says his action has never changed (18 February 2001)
• Nash makes further steps towards international return (18 February 2001)
• Timid Wellington stumble short of expected total (18 February 2001)
• Pryor bowls Otago into dominant position (18 February 2001)
• Pakistan turns on more pain for New Zealand (18 February 2001)
• Easy victory for South African Youth in second one-dayer (18 February 2001)
• Englefield reigns supreme but lacks support (17 February 2001)
• First New Zealand-Pakistan ODI off until tomorrow (17 February 2001)
• Lakes at Hamilton fine for ducks, no good for cricket (17 February 2001)
• Match abandoned because of rain at Taupo (17 February 2001)
• At times, Pakistan team is not that invincible (16 February 2001)
• Both sides make changes for crucial Hamilton Trophy match (16 February 2001)
• Evenly-poised game to be finished tomorrow (16 February 2001)
• Shadow XIs named for Pakistan series (16 February 2001)
• Pakistani batting attack as big a threat as bowlers (16 February 2001)
• New Zealand cricket scene vastly changed during Doig's reign (16 February 2001)
• Cricketing malpractice out by 2003 (16 February 2001)
• Doig looks to new frontiers (16 February 2001)
• Andrews drafted into Knights squad (16 February 2001)
• Doig resignation sends shockwaves through NZ cricket (16 February 2001)
• Northern take maximum points as Parlane stars (15 February 2001)
• New Zealand has boosted the team's confidence (15 February 2001)
• Review of Pakistan’s Previous tours of New Zealand (15 February 2001)
• Up-and-down Auckland seize astonishing victory (15 February 2001)
• Richardson makes a statement as Otago cement draw (15 February 2001)
• No escaping cricket, even on holiday (15 February 2001)
• Jade Stadium to provide all comforts of home (15 February 2001)
• Pakistanis remind Kiwis of the values in promoting youth (15 February 2001)
• Cola war hots up in Pakistan (14 February 2001)
• 5th Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (14 February 2001)
• World Cup seeding scheme eliminates meaningless ODIs (14 February 2001)
• Jones and Mather make welcome pilgrimage to the Basin (14 February 2001)
• Was Sir Paul Condon at Eden Park? Central win likely (14 February 2001)
• Stead century stands out in a day of declarations (14 February 2001)
• South African sacrifice now being rewarded (14 February 2001)
• Discounted ODI tickets for 48 hours (14 February 2001)
• Hunting wild game now seen as preparation for international play (14 February 2001)
• ICC Approves Proposed Seeding and Pool Allocation System for 2003 World Cup (13 February 2001)
• Roller stops play (13 February 2001)
• Auckland attack plundered as Outer Oval hoodoo continues (13 February 2001)
• Wellington take bumpy path to stronghold over Otago (13 February 2001)
• Bradburn and Stead beat the showers (13 February 2001)
• 4th Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (13 February 2001)
• Draw, but much promise in third Under-19 Test (13 February 2001)
• Faster cricket news for New Zealand's CricInfo users (13 February 2001)
• Cricket watching is getting a whole lot more comfortable (13 February 2001)
• Pakistan has bright chances against the Black Caps (12 February 2001)
• ICC Captains meeting media statement (12 February 2001)
• ICC Media Statement on Observer Allegations (12 February 2001)
• 3rd Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (12 February 2001)
• Nevin and Gillespie spark grand Wellington recovery (12 February 2001)
• Harry does it again and McMillan's streak come to an end (12 February 2001)
• Kiwis in for more torrid time (12 February 2001)
• Soft spots keep players off Cobham Oval (12 February 2001)
• Talk of 'match-fixing' dismissed as Pukekura Park rained out again (12 February 2001)
• Waistline whittled as Inzamam looks for a diet of runs (12 February 2001)
• Akhtar and Anwar want some practice (12 February 2001)
• The Pakistan Lions purred like pussy-cats (12 February 2001)
• Gremlins make their appearance in Auckland cricket (12 February 2001)
• Flem's the man to lead New Zealand (12 February 2001)
• Planning that cricket holiday for February 2011 (11 February 2001)
• Vote of confidence for Fleming and players (11 February 2001)
• Ten-year Test programme announced by the ICC (11 February 2001)
• Formulation of new Test plan a heartening development (11 February 2001)
• Oram marks his arrival with an innings to cherish (11 February 2001)
• Benefits starting to emerge from player development (11 February 2001)
• Injury worry for Muralitharan (11 February 2001)
• A win in the nick of time for desperate Kiwis (11 February 2001)
• ICC meeting confirms Youth World Cup for NZ and 10-year plan (11 February 2001)
• Brilliant McCullum rescues New Zealand under-19s again (10 February 2001)
• Nicholson provides winning touch as Hearts defend title (10 February 2001)
• Different ambitions for Whangarei rivals (10 February 2001)
• More than self-respect on the line for Kiwis (9 February 2001)
• Wellington go top as valiant Canterbury chase falls short (9 February 2001)
• Spearman raises tempo to blast Central to unlikely win (9 February 2001)
• Otago opts for the first innings points (9 February 2001)
• Women's final to cap great New Zealand season (9 February 2001)
• State Insurance Cup reaches exciting finale (8 February 2001)
• Good old-fashioned application puts Northern into winning position (8 February 2001)
• Canterbury make impressive start towards imposing target (8 February 2001)
• Otago looking to complete Trophy double against Auckland (8 February 2001)
• Relief for Fleming but still not enough (8 February 2001)
• New Zealand Maori take Pacifica title (8 February 2001)
• Thirty-five over shoot out at the Hamilton corral (8 February 2001)
• New ICC web site goes live (8 February 2001)
• Yovich takes seven but Northern batsmen fail again (7 February 2001)
• Wellington bolt out in front with final bend approaching (7 February 2001)
• Richardson keeps runs flowing but out in 90s again (7 February 2001)
• Mistakes of the past need not be repeated (7 February 2001)
• Fleming not suited to taking up opening option (7 February 2001)
• Trist calls on the power of positive thinking (7 February 2001)
• 2nd Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (7 February 2001)
• Twose hopeful that he can help New Zealand's recovery (7 February 2001)
• Youth team wraps up series with one to play (7 February 2001)
• New Zealand Maori make Pacifica final (7 February 2001)
• Heart says Canterbury but my mind says Auckland (6 February 2001)
• You always know where you are with Peter Sharp (6 February 2001)
• New Zealand has chance to tie up Youth series (6 February 2001)
• Canterbury wins right to host women's final (6 February 2001)
• Debut bowler captures six Auckland wickets (6 February 2001)
• Canterbury punished as prolific Bell follows in Jones' wake (6 February 2001)
• Fleming in unfamiliar territory with team situation (6 February 2001)
• Self-sufficiency and adaptability lacking in Kiwis (6 February 2001)
• Jayasuriya produces an innings to rank among the greats (6 February 2001)
• 1st Match, New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Statistical Highlights (6 February 2001)
• Hefford stakes claim as Central dominate first day (6 February 2001)
• Shell Trophy team unchanged (5 February 2001)
• The Not Out King reaches another landmark and a half-century of players (5 February 2001)
• Pacifica Cup semi-finalists confirmed (5 February 2001)
• ICC Executive Board Meeting Media Brief (5 February 2001)
• Auckland women ensure final berth while Otago gain first win (5 February 2001)
• McCullum honours Sutcliffe name with scintillating century (5 February 2001)
• Bert Sutcliffe Oval tag for cricket academy ground (5 February 2001)
• Sports beneficiaries should put something back (5 February 2001)
• Canterbury chairman resigns, moving to Sydney (5 February 2001)
• Time for talking has stopped, actions speak louder (5 February 2001)
• Fiji and Maoris justify Pacifica Cup favouritism (4 February 2001)
• Hawke's Bay and Nelson finish on top of Hawke Cup series (4 February 2001)
• Tough week for Black Caps just got tougher (4 February 2001)
• Edwards posts century against Canterbury (4 February 2001)
• Otago shoot to Trophy lead after Pryor mops up tail (4 February 2001)
• South Africa end day in stronger position (4 February 2001)
• Canterbury now waits to see where final will be played (4 February 2001)
• Vincent and Tuffey get New Zealand call-up, Nash in the wings (4 February 2001)
• Sri Lanka had to claim win the hard way (3 February 2001)
• Harris regains bowling zest while still perfect batting foil (3 February 2001)
• Auckland offers New Zealand last chance to keep series alive (3 February 2001)
• Pacific cricket makes its mark in Auckland (3 February 2001)
• McSkimming rips through Canterbury to set up victory charge (3 February 2001)
• Stafford's hat-trick not enough to help ND against Canterbury (3 February 2001)
• Weakened Canterbury crawl through second day (2 February 2001)
• Nash sends Central thudding back down to earth (2 February 2001)
• Tuffey reigns supreme as ND humble Wellington (2 February 2001)
• Districts' Trophy clash transferred to Napier (2 February 2001)
• Change in attitude main need for New Zealand (2 February 2001)
• Imran, Holding, Zaheer next in line; Boycott stint to be followed by other big names, says Rameez (1 February 2001)
• Showing the door to Moin – A Rumor or Reality (1 February 2001)
• Small step, but big leap for Nash and Auckland (1 February 2001)
• Nevin's thumb overshadows even day at Hamilton (1 February 2001)
• Young guns fire after late starter has day in the sun (1 February 2001)
• Northern makes two changes for southern tour (1 February 2001)