-
Source: ONE News -
Watch Video
Black Caps past, present and possibly future showed their generous side on Sunday night by turning out in force for a unique fund-raiser in Auckland.
HeartChildren New Zealand was the primary beneficiary of the country's first ice-cricket match.
Former heart patient Sir Richard Hadlee opened the bowling to 12 year-old Matthew Munro who has twice had heart surgery yet is now the captain of his local cricket team.
Quick bowler Tim Southee enjoyed the unique experience.
"It's a bit different bit, quicker (and there's) not a lot of time to react so it was good fun" said Southee.
Retired Black Cap Dion Nash saw the benefits in the playing surface which is hard to stay upright on.
"Lets say it probably suits my style of batting because I never moved my feet much anyway" laughed Nash.
Shane Bond was at the rink to support the children's charity and did not dismiss speculation he will make a return to the national side.
"Never say never I guess...there are a few things to sort out there and if I am lucky enough to get back in that would be great" said the fast bowler.
It will be some time before Bond knows if he will be cleared from his ICL contract but the speed-star showed he is still in good form.
Sir Richard Hadlee (Heart Children NZ patron), Shane Bond, Chris
Harris, Dion Nash, Tim Southee, Mark Richardson, Dipak Patel, Kyle
Mills, Shane Thompson, Bryan Young, Robbie Hart
and Tony Blain were all involved in the event.
