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69

Is the number 69 banned for the Blackcaps?

19 January 201719 January 2017 by Calum Henderson

Close to 100 cricketers have represented New Zealand in limited overs internationals since numbers were added to the backs of players’ shirts, but none have ever worn the number 69. Why not? Calum Henderson investigates. When Lockie Ferguson runs in to bowl for the Auckland Aces in T20 and one-day cricket, he does so with … Read more

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