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Cricket Nation

Sport Nation
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Cricket
England
New Zealand Cricket
Matt Henry
Blackcaps
ODI Cricket
Kane Williamson
Camindu Mendez
England Cricket
Australia
T20 Cricket
Jacob Duffy
Martin Guptill
Wellington Blaze
Northern Brave
Test Cricket
Eden Park
Cricket Highlights

Sport Nation is New Zealand's home for cricket on the radio! Subscribe to the 'Cricket Nation' podcast today to keep up with the best interviews, opinion, analysis, match highlights and more from our coverage of the Blackcaps, White Ferns and NZ domestic cricket.

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Rachande Ravindra
New Zealand Cricketer, highlighted for his contributions in the match.
New Zealand Cricket
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (20/12/25)
Justin Graves
West Indies Cricketer, providing views from the opposition's standpoint.
West Indies Cricket
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (20/12/25)
Jeremy Coney
Former New Zealand Test Captain and Expert Analyst
Independent Cricket Analyst
Episode: NZC CEO Scott Weenink Resigns | Former NZC Test Captain Jeremy Coney (19/12/25)
Emily Drum
Part of the award-winning commentary team
Sport Nation
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Devin Conway
New Zealand cricketer, scored 178 not out in the match against West Indies
New Zealand Cricket
Episode: Inside the Camps | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Rayon Griffith
West Indies assistant coach, provides commentary on their performance during the match
West Indies Cricket Board
Episode: Inside the Camps | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Ajazz Patel
Spinner for the Blackcaps who is a potential debutant
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (18/12/25)
Glenn Phillips
All-rounder for New Zealand
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (18/12/25)
Darryl Mitchell
New Zealand cricketer
Blackcaps
Episode: Full Show | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (12/12/25)

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Alex Chapman
Host of The Opening Stand, providing analysis and insights on cricket, particularly focusing on the performances and dynamics within New Zealand's national teams.
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Sports commentator delivering insights and discussions regarding ongoing matches and player performances.

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Roston Chase post West Indies test series loss to New Zealand
Q: How do you judge the three-match series?
Chase highlighted the team's strong start but pointed out their batting struggles, the pressure from New Zealand, and the need for better execution to improve their performance.
Roston Chase post West Indies test series loss to New Zealand
Q: Your thoughts on today's play?
Chase acknowledged the tough conditions and the challenges posed by the New Zealanders, emphasizing the negative line and variable bounce that made scoring difficult.
Inside the Camps | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Q: Did the wicket surprise you?
Griffith noted that it was a good cricket wicket, with different expectations set pre-match based on conditions.
Inside the Camps | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Q: What were the keys out there?
Conway mentioned the importance of sticking to their plan and being disciplined early on despite challenging conditions.
Inside the Camps | The Opening Stand w/Alex Chapman (19/12/25)
Q: What was that moment like walking off the field?
Conway expressed gratitude for his partnership with Tom Latham and remarked how nice it was to walk off after such a performance.

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Focusing on cricket, this podcast offers in-depth analysis, interviews, and match highlights centered around New Zealand's cricketing successes, particularly the Blackcaps and White Ferns. Topics often include game strategies, player performances, and reflections on series outcomes, encouraging audience engagement with key figures in the sport. It's characterized by its insightful commentary on matches, player statistics, and crucial moments that define New Zealand's domestic and international cricketing landscape. Unique features may include direct quotes from players and coaches and examination of the mental and tactical aspects of cricket, making it appealing for both casual fans and dedicated followers of the sport.

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Cricket Nation launched a year ago and published 224 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Cricket Nation include:

1. Rachande Ravindra
2. Justin Graves
3. Jeremy Coney
4. Emily Drum
5. Devin Conway
6. Rayon Griffith
7. Ajazz Patel
8. Glenn Phillips

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