News | Cricket
3 Feb 2026 10:31
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Sports > Cricket

    Sydney Thunder duo Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft have been taken to hospital following a sickening clash of heads during a four-wicket, final-ball Aussie Big Bash victory over the Perth Scorchers

    Sydney Thunder duo Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft have been taken to hospital following a sickening clash of heads during a four-wicket, final-ball Aussie Big Bash victory over the Perth Scorchers


    Both players were running at full pace from opposite directions in a bid to catch a skied shot when they collided while lunging for the ball.





    Both players are conscious.

    New Zealand's Finn Allen cracked 68 off 31 balls for the Scorchers while compatriot Lockie Ferguson went none for 39 off his four overs for the Thunder.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Cricket News
     01 Feb: India has demolished New Zealand in the 5th T20 in Trivandrum after posting their third-highest ever T20 total
     01 Feb: Captain Robbie O'Donnell is relieved the Northern Braves men's cricket team didn't fall at the final hurdle
     01 Feb: The Black Caps have lost a run fest in Trivandrum - dropping the T20 series 4-1 to India
     31 Jan: Black Caps latecomer Finn Allen is ready to roll for his one official T20 international ahead of the World Cup starting in just over a week's time
     31 Jan: The women's T20 Super Smash between Wellington and Auckland is heading for a tight finish in Christchurch
     30 Jan: Auckland opener Izzy Gaze has helped her side get off to a fast start in the women's Super Smash T20 final against Wellington in Christchurch
     30 Jan: A late addition to the New Zealand men's cricket squad for the T20 World Cup
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    How decluttering your digital streaming subscriptions can save you money this year More...



     Today's News

    National:
    As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path 10:27

    Politics:
    The Mayor of Auckland says the Government's planned rates cap is a silly idea that won't save households much money 10:27

    Education:
    I’m a former FBI agent who studies policing, and here’s how federal agents in Minneapolis are undermining basic law enforcement principles 10:17

    Living & Travel:
    The Toyota Aqua has topped the country's annual most-stolen car list for the fourth consecutive year 10:07

    Education:
    I found Australian cult The Family’s left-behind library. Here’s what their books reveal 10:07

    Entertainment:
    Sydney Sweeney thinks her friendship group can be "very intimidating to a lot of guys" 10:01

    Entertainment:
    Kate Walsh says Eric Dane's health battle is "so painful" 9:31

    Law and Order:
    Two men have been arrested and charged, over a robbery at a west Auckland construction site 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Paris Hilton has been talking to Britney Spears about making some "fun music" together 9:01

    Environment:
    Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby 8:57


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd