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| Personnel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Moises Henriques | ||
| Coach | Greg Shipperd | ||
| Team information | |||
| Colours | Light Blue Dark Blue | ||
| Founded | 1856 | ||
| Home ground | Sydney Cricket Ground | ||
| Capacity | 48,601 | ||
| Secondary home ground(s) | North Sydney Oval, Drummoyne Oval, Bankstown Oval, North Dalton Park | ||
| Secondary ground capacity | 20,000, 6,000, 8,000, 5,430 | ||
| History | |||
| First-class debut | Victoria in 1856 at Melbourne Cricket Ground | ||
| Sheffield Shield wins | 47 (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 wins | 12 (1985, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2021) | ||
| KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins | 1 (2009) | ||
| Champions League Twenty20 wins | 1 (2009) | ||
| Official website | New South Wales Blues | ||
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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 The team previously played in the now defunct Twenty20, Big Bash, which has since been replaced by the Big Bash League since the 2011–12 season.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.
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
The following is a list of notable players who have represented Australia in Test Matches.
.svg.png.webp) Don Bradman Don Bradman
.svg.png.webp) Steve Waugh Steve Waugh
.svg.png.webp) Mark Waugh Mark Waugh
.svg.png.webp) Michael Bevan Michael Bevan
.svg.png.webp) Adam Gilchrist Adam Gilchrist
.svg.png.webp) Stuart MacGill Stuart MacGill
.svg.png.webp) Glenn McGrath Glenn McGrath
.svg.png.webp) Michael Slater Michael Slater
.svg.png.webp) Geoff Lawson Geoff Lawson
.svg.png.webp) Doug Walters Doug Walters
.svg.png.webp) Victor Trumper Victor Trumper
.svg.png.webp) Tibby Cotter Tibby Cotter
.svg.png.webp) Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly
.svg.png.webp) Fred Spofforth Fred Spofforth
.svg.png.webp) Ray Lindwall Ray Lindwall
.svg.png.webp) Arthur Morris Arthur Morris
.svg.png.webp) Neil Harvey Neil Harvey
.svg.png.webp) Allan Border Allan Border
.svg.png.webp) Alan Davidson Alan Davidson
.svg.png.webp) Bob Simpson Bob Simpson
.svg.png.webp) Monty Noble Monty Noble
.svg.png.webp) Stan McCabe Stan McCabe
.svg.png.webp) Charlie Macartney Charlie Macartney
.svg.png.webp) Richie Benaud Richie Benaud
.svg.png.webp) Mark Taylor Mark Taylor
.svg.png.webp) Syd Gregory Syd Gregory
.svg.png.webp) Norm O'Neill Norm O'Neill
.svg.png.webp) Warren Bardsley Warren Bardsley
.svg.png.webp) Arthur Mailey Arthur Mailey
.svg.png.webp) Brian Booth Brian Booth
.svg.png.webp) Ian Craig Ian Craig
.svg.png.webp) Sid Barnes Sid Barnes
.svg.png.webp) Bill Brown Bill Brown
.svg.png.webp) Jack Gregory Jack Gregory
.svg.png.webp) Sammy Carter Sammy Carter
.svg.png.webp) Charles Kelleway Charles Kelleway
.svg.png.webp) Jim Kelly Jim Kelly
.svg.png.webp) Charles Turner Charles Turner
.svg.png.webp) Percy McDonnell Percy McDonnell
.svg.png.webp) George Bonnor George Bonnor
.svg.png.webp) Alick Bannerman Alick Bannerman
.svg.png.webp) Dave Gregory Dave Gregory
.svg.png.webp) Nathan Bracken Nathan Bracken
.svg.png.webp) Stuart Clark Stuart Clark
.svg.png.webp) Brett Lee Brett Lee
.svg.png.webp) Simon Katich Simon Katich
.svg.png.webp) Michael Clarke Michael Clarke
.svg.png.webp) Doug Bollinger Doug Bollinger
.svg.png.webp) Nathan Hauritz Nathan Hauritz
.svg.png.webp) Brad Haddin Brad Haddin
.svg.png.webp) Phillip Hughes Phillip Hughes
.svg.png.webp) David Warner David Warner
.svg.png.webp) Phil Jaques Phil Jaques
.svg.png.webp) Harry Moses Harry Moses
.svg.png.webp) Steve Smith Steve Smith
.svg.png.webp) Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc
.svg.png.webp) Usman Khawaja Usman Khawaja
.svg.png.webp) Shane Watson Shane Watson
.svg.png.webp) Stephen O'Keefe Stephen O'Keefe
.svg.png.webp) Beau Casson Beau Casson
.svg.png.webp) Moises Henriques Moises Henriques
.svg.png.webp) Pat Cummins Pat Cummins
.svg.png.webp) Josh Hazlewood Josh Hazlewood
.svg.png.webp) Nathan Lyon Nathan Lyon
.svg.png.webp) Trent Copeland Trent Copeland
.svg.png.webp) Kurtis Patterson Kurtis Patterson
.svg.png.webp) Peter Nevill Peter Nevill
.svg.png.webp) Nic Maddinson Nic Maddinson
The following is a list of players who have represented other nations in Test matches.
Honours
- Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup Champions: 47
- 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
 
- Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup Runner-up (since introduction of final in 1982–83): 4
- 1990–91, 1991–92, 2006–07, 2018-19
 
- Domestic One-Day Cup Champions: 12
- 1984–85, 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2005–06, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2020-21
 
- Domestic One-Day Cup Runner-up: 9
- 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1990–91, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2021-22
 
- KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Champions: 1
- 2008–09
 
- Champions League Twenty20 Champions: 1
- 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 | |||||||
| 14 | Oliver Davies | .svg.png.webp) | 14 October 2000 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| 18 | Jack Edwards | .svg.png.webp) | 19 April 2000 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
| – | Ryan Hackney | .svg.png.webp) | 15 July 1999 | Shield | Left-handed | — | |
| 16 | Daniel Hughes | .svg.png.webp) | 16 February 1989 | Both | Left-handed | — | |
| – | Blake Macdonald | .svg.png.webp) | 23 February 1998 | Shield | Right-handed | — | |
| 45 | Blake Nikitaras | .svg.png.webp) | 29 April 2000 | Shield | Left-handed | — | |
| 17 | Kurtis Patterson | .svg.png.webp) | 5 May 1993 | Both | Left-handed | — | |
| 23 | Jason Sangha | .svg.png.webp) | 8 September 1999 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| 49 | Steve Smith | .svg.png.webp) | 2 June 1989 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 31 | David Warner | .svg.png.webp) | 27 October 1986 | Both | Left-handed | Right-arm leg spin | Cricket Australia contract | 
| All-rounders | |||||||
| 77 | Sean Abbott | .svg.png.webp) | 29 February 1992 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 93 | Chris Green | .svg.png.webp) | 1 October 1993 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
| 21 | Moises Henriques | .svg.png.webp) | 1 February 1987 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Captain | 
| 50 | Hayden Kerr | .svg.png.webp) | 10 July 1996 | Both | Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | |
| Wicket-keepers | |||||||
| 99 | Matt Gilkes | .svg.png.webp) | 21 August 1999 | Both | Left-handed | — | |
| 47 | Baxter Holt | .svg.png.webp) | 21 October 1999 | Both | Right-handed | — | |
| 48 | Lachlan Shaw | .svg.png.webp) | 26 December 2002 | — | Right-handed | — | Rookie contract | 
| Spin Bowlers | |||||||
| 77 | Joel Davies | .svg.png.webp) | 28 October 2003 | — | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | Rookie contract | 
| 67 | Nathan Lyon | .svg.png.webp) | 20 November 1987 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 2 | Tanveer Sangha | .svg.png.webp) | 26 November 2001 | — | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
| 66 | Adam Zampa | .svg.png.webp) | 31 March 1992 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Cricket Australia contract | 
| Pace Bowlers | |||||||
| 67 | Jackson Bird | .svg.png.webp) | 11 December 1986 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| 30 | Pat Cummins | .svg.png.webp) | 8 May 1993 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 27 | Ben Dwarshuis | .svg.png.webp) | 23 June 1994 | Both | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | |
| 28 | Ryan Hadley | .svg.png.webp) | 17 November 1998 | — | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| 7 | Liam Hatcher | .svg.png.webp) | 17 September 1996 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
| 8 | Josh Hazlewood | .svg.png.webp) | 8 January 1991 | Both | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 9 | Jack Nisbet | .svg.png.webp) | 27 January 2003 | — | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Rookie contract | 
| 10 | Ross Pawson | .svg.png.webp) | 15 November 1994 | — | Right-handed | Right-arm fast medium | |
| 19 | Will Salzmann | .svg.png.webp) | 19 November 2003 | One-Day Cup | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Rookie contract | 
| 56 | Mitchell Starc | .svg.png.webp) | 30 January 1990 | Both | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | Cricket Australia contract | 
| 4 | Chris Tremain | .svg.png.webp) | 10 August 1991 | Both | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
| 5 | Hunar Verma | .svg.png.webp) | — | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | Rookie contract | |
Records
Most first-class matches played
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 135 | Greg Matthews | 1982/83 – 1997/98 | 
| 2 | 120 | Phil Emery | 1987/88 – 1998/99 | 
| 3 | 115 | Geoff Lawson | 1977/78 – 1991/92 | 
| 4 | 108 | Mark Waugh | 1985/86 – 2003/04 | 
| 5 | 107 | Steve Rixon | 1974/75 – 1987/88 | 
| Source:[3]. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | |||
Most first-class runs
| Rank | Runs | Player | Career | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9,309 (183 inns.) | Michael Bevan | 1989/90 – 2006/07 | 
| 2 | 8,416 (182 inns.) | Mark Waugh | 1985/86 – 2003/04 | 
| 3 | 8,005 (135 inns.) | Alan Kippax | 1918/19 – 1935/36 | 
| 4 | 6,997 (172 inns.) | Mark Taylor | 1985/86 – 1998/99 | 
| 5 | 6,946 (159 inns.) | Steve Waugh | 1984/85 – 2003/04 | 
| Source:[4]. Last updated: 28 May 2007. | |||
Most first-class wickets
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 417 | Greg Matthews | 135 | 28.64 | 
| 2 | 395 | Geoff Lawson | 115 | 23.36 | 
| 3 | 334 | Arthur Mailey | 67 | 27.66 | 
| 4 | 325 | Bill O'Reilly | 54 | 16.52 | 
| 5 | 322 | Richie Benaud | 86 | 26.00 | 
| Source:[5]. Last updated: 31 May 2007. | ||||
See also
References
- ↑ McGrath and co conspicuous by their absence Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 December 2011
- ↑ Cricket Australia (8 May 2023). "Sams takes T20 route as Blues confirm contract list". Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_INDIV_MOST_MATCHES_NSW.html%5B%5D
- ↑ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BAT_MOST_RUNS_NSW.html%5B%5D
- ↑ http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/AUS/STATES/NSW/FC_BOWL_MOST_WKTS_NSW.html%5B%5D
External links
- Official Website of the New South Wales cricket team
- Official Website of Cricket Australia









