The Black Caps are in control after the first day's play in the second test match against the West Indies. 

After the visitors set a strong platform racing out to 66-0 the Black Caps took control led by a strong spell from Blair Tickner taking 4-32. 

Unfortunately he went off after suffering a shoulder injury, which could rule him out of the test.

NZME sports broadcaster Andrew Alderson recapped the action.

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The highly anticipated Special Olympics Summer Games have returned to Christchurch this year!

Fran Scholey is the CEO of the Special Olympics Summer Games and she joined D'Arcy to talk about the event.

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The Black Caps were rocked with injuries following the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch.

Tom Blundell went down in the first day, followed by Nathan Smith and premier fast bowler Matt Henry.

Mitch Santner has also been ruled out for the whole series due to injury.

D'Arcy caught up with former Black Cap Chris Cairns to discuss these injuries - and what it could mean for the team.

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The second cricket test match between the Black Caps and West Indies gets underway tomorrow. The first test ended in a draw, after the West Indies pushed the Black Caps really close to a record test run chance but ultimately decided to bat defensively for the draw. 

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to reflect on the test match as well as discuss some potential debutants after several Black Caps were left injured during the first match.

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Earlier today the venues for the All Blacks home test matches in 2026 were announced. The All Blacks will open the year against France at the new One NZ Stadium, they'll then play Italy in Wellington and then two test matches at Eden Park against Ireland and Australia.

But have NZR missed the mark? Was the test match against Italy an opportunity to take test match rugby back out to the regions?

Tony Lewis was the CEO of Tasman rugby when they managed to secure an All Blacks test in Nelson in 2018 and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what bringing the test match to a smaller region meant to New Zealanders. 

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Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.

The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. 

The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.

Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition. 

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Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs. 

The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's high likelihood that the All Blacks face off against the reigning champion Springboks as early as the quarter final. 

D'Arcy was joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith to discuss. 

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The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies. 

After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167. 

The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day. 

Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB sport reader joined D'Arcy to wrap the day. 

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The first day of the cricket test match between the Black Caps and the West Indies has concluded.

The Black Caps currently sit at 231/9 after being put into bat first.  

Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB Sport Newsreader is at the ground and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the first days play.

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Former Aussie cricket all-rounder Shane Watson is the latest big name to sign on with the upcoming Black Clash.

He joined D'Arcy to reveal why he's signed on with Team Rugby.

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