This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate the undercover excellence of Shea Ili as part of an NBL Finals preview as well as touching on the latest Tall Blacks squad. Then we discuss Liberato Cacace's ruthless tackle on Kyle Walker, another classy performance from Tyler Bindon, Suya Haering and Maya Hahn in Germany, Oliver Colloty's first goal for Peterhead FC and Ela Jerez making her debut for Wellington Phoenix women. Blackcaps have won their two tri-series games vs Pakistan and South Africa which provides momentum into the Champions Trophy. We break down a few key points like Tom Latham's double ducks, Devon Conway finding runs, New Zealand fielding and there is also a wee rant about the 'state of cricket. After a quick run through the best Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield players after recent games, we finish with NZ Warriors filling their top-30 and the Jett Cleary fetish.

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(00:00) Intro & Steven Adams

(06:48) Mindfulness

(07:38) NBL/Tall Blacks

(19:22) Flying Kiwis

(40:52) Ela Jerez & Wellington Phoenix Women

(50:05) Blackcaps in ODI mode

(01:20:06) Ford Trophy & HBJ Shield Updates

(1:26:32) NZ Warriors in trial mode