New South Wales cricket team

The New South Wales men's cricket team (formerly named NSW Blues) are an Australian men's professional first class cricket team based in Sydney, New South Wales. The team competes in the Australian first class cricket competition known as the Sheffield Shield and the limited overs Marsh One-Day Cup. The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season. New South Wales were the inaugural winners of the Champions League Twenty20.

 New South Wales
Personnel
CaptainMoises Henriques
CoachGreg Shipperd
Team information
Colours  Light Blue   Dark Blue
Founded1856 (1856)
Home groundSydney Cricket Ground
Capacity48,601
Secondary home ground(s)North Sydney Oval, Drummoyne Oval, Bankstown Oval, North Dalton Park
Secondary ground capacity20,000, 6,000, 8,000, 5,430
History
First-class debutVictoria
in 1856
at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Sheffield Shield wins47 (1896, 1897, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1920, 1921, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1940, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1994, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2014, 2020)
One Day Wins wins12 (1985, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2021)
KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins1 (2009)
Champions League Twenty20 wins1 (2009)
Official websiteNew South Wales Blues

First-class

One-day

They are the most successful domestic cricket side in Australia having won the First-class competition 47 times. In addition, they have also won the Australian domestic limited-overs cricket tournament cup 11 times. They occasionally play first-class matches against touring International sides. New South Wales have played teams representing nine of the twelve test playing nations. Besides its domestic successes, the state is also known for producing some of the finest Australian cricketers to have graced the game.[1]

Colours and badge

The primary club colour of New South Wales is sky blue, which represents the state colour of New South Wales. The secondary club colour is dark blue, with additional contrasting colour of white.

Shirt sponsors and manufacturers
Period Kit manufacturer Major Sponsor Minor Sponsor Shorts Sponsor
2012–2017 Classic Sportswear Transport for NSW Transport for NSW Transport for NSW
2017–2021 International Sports Clothing Transport for NSW Transport for NSW Transport for NSW
2021– New Balance NSW Government NSW Government NSW Government

Notable players
Further information: List of New South Wales cricketers

The following is a list of notable players who have represented Australia in Test Matches.

The following is a list of players who have represented other nations in Test matches.

Honours
1895–96, 1896–97, 1899–1900, 1901–02, 1902–03, 1903–04, 1904–05, 1905–06, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1910–11, 1911–12, 1913–14, 1919–20, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1925–26, 1928–29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1937–38, 1939–40, 1948–49, 1949–50, 1951–52, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1989–90, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2019–20
1990–91, 1991–92, 2006–07, 2018-19
1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21
1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1990–91, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021-22
2008–09
2009

Squad

Players with international caps are listed in bold.

The squad for the 2023/24 season is as follows:[2]

No. Name Nat Birth date Shield or One-Day Cup Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
14Oliver DaviesAustralia (2000-10-14) 14 October 2000 BothRight-handedRight-arm off break
18Jack EdwardsAustralia (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 BothRight-handedRight-arm medium
–Ryan HackneyAustralia (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 ShieldLeft-handed—
16Daniel HughesAustralia (1989-02-16) 16 February 1989 BothLeft-handed—
–Blake MacdonaldAustralia (1998-02-23) 23 February 1998 ShieldRight-handed—
45Blake NikitarasAustralia (2000-04-29) 29 April 2000 ShieldLeft-handed—
17Kurtis PattersonAustralia (1993-05-05) 5 May 1993 BothLeft-handed—
23Jason SanghaAustralia (1999-09-08) 8 September 1999 BothRight-handedRight-arm leg break
49Steve SmithAustralia (1989-06-02) 2 June 1989 BothRight-handedRight-arm leg spinCricket Australia contract
31David WarnerAustralia (1986-10-27) 27 October 1986 BothLeft-handedRight-arm leg spinCricket Australia contract
All-rounders
77Sean AbbottAustralia (1992-02-29) 29 February 1992 BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCricket Australia contract
93Chris GreenAustralia (1993-10-01) 1 October 1993BothRight-handedRight-arm off break
21Moises HenriquesAustralia (1987-02-01) 1 February 1987 BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCaptain
50Hayden KerrAustralia (1996-07-10) 10 July 1996 BothRight-handedLeft-arm fast-medium
Wicket-keepers
99Matt GilkesAustralia (1999-08-21) 21 August 1999 BothLeft-handed—
47Baxter HoltAustralia (1999-10-21) 21 October 1999 BothRight-handed—
48Lachlan ShawAustralia (2002-12-26) 26 December 2002 —Right-handed—Rookie contract
Spin Bowlers
77Joel DaviesAustralia (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003—Left-handedSlow left arm orthodoxRookie contract
67Nathan LyonAustralia (1987-11-20) 20 November 1987 BothRight-handedRight-arm off breakCricket Australia contract
2Tanveer SanghaAustralia (2001-11-26) 26 November 2001 —Right-handedRight-arm leg break
66Adam ZampaAustralia (1992-03-31) 31 March 1992 BothRight-handedRight-arm leg breakCricket Australia contract
Pace Bowlers
67Jackson BirdAustralia (1986-12-11) 11 December 1986BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-medium
30Pat CumminsAustralia (1993-05-08) 8 May 1993 BothRight-handedRight-arm fastCricket Australia contract
27Ben DwarshuisAustralia (1994-06-23) 23 June 1994 BothLeft-handedLeft-arm fast-medium
28Ryan HadleyAustralia (1998-11-17) 17 November 1998 —Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast
7Liam HatcherAustralia (1996-09-17) 17 September 1996 BothRight-handedRight-arm fast-medium
8Josh HazlewoodAustralia (1991-01-08) 8 January 1991 BothLeft-handedRight-arm fast-mediumCricket Australia contract
9Jack NisbetAustralia (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 —Right-handedRight-arm fastRookie contract
10Ross PawsonAustralia (1994-11-15) 15 November 1994—Right-handedRight-arm fast medium
19Will SalzmannAustralia (2003-11-19) 19 November 2003 One-Day CupRight-handedRight-arm medium-fastRookie contract
56Mitchell StarcAustralia (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 BothLeft-handedLeft-arm fastCricket Australia contract
4Chris TremainAustralia (1991-08-10) 10 August 1991 BothRight-handedRight-arm medium-fast
5Hunar VermaAustralia —Right-handedRight-arm fastRookie contract

Records
Main article: New South Wales cricket team records

Most first-class matches played
RankMatchesPlayerPeriod
1135Greg Matthews1982/83 – 1997/98
2120Phil Emery1987/88 – 1998/99
3115Geoff Lawson1977/78 – 1991/92
4108Mark Waugh1985/86 – 2003/04
5107Steve Rixon1974/75 – 1987/88
Source:[3]. Last updated: 31 May 2007.

Most first-class runs
RankRunsPlayerCareer
19,309 (183 inns.)Michael Bevan1989/90 – 2006/07
28,416 (182 inns.)Mark Waugh1985/86 – 2003/04
38,005 (135 inns.)Alan Kippax1918/19 – 1935/36
46,997 (172 inns.)Mark Taylor1985/86 – 1998/99
56,946 (159 inns.)Steve Waugh1984/85 – 2003/04
Source:[4]. Last updated: 28 May 2007.

Most first-class wickets
RankWicketsPlayerMatchesAverage
1417Greg Matthews13528.64
2395Geoff Lawson11523.36
3334Arthur Mailey6727.66
4325Bill O'Reilly5416.52
5322Richie Benaud8626.00
Source:[5]. Last updated: 31 May 2007.

See also

References
  1. McGrath and co conspicuous by their absence Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2011
  2. Cricket Australia (8 May 2023). "Sams takes T20 route as Blues confirm contract list". Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  3. http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_INDIV_MOST_MATCHES_NSW.html%5B%5D
  4. http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BAT_MOST_RUNS_NSW.html%5B%5D
  5. http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BOWL_MOST_WKTS_NSW.html%5B%5D
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