Joseph Yovich
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Joseph Adam Frank Yovich (born 15 December 1976) is a New Zealand
cricketer. A solid all-rounder for Northern Districts
, although it seemed he might be considered for the Black Caps in the future at the beginning of his career, for various reasons he never made it. Born in Whangarei
he was part of the Whangarei Boys' High School 1st XI side which won the national secondary schools' competition, the Gillette Cup, in 1994. Now a veteran on the New Zealand domestic scene, Yovich has been widely praised by commentators such as Ian Smith for his devotion to the sport.
In 2005-06 he and Mark Orchard added 322 for the sixth wicket against Central Districts
in Napier
for the sixth wicket record. Yovich has also played for Northland in the Hawke Cup
.
New Zealand cricket team
The New Zealand cricket team, nicknamed the Black Caps, are the national cricket team representing New Zealand. They played their first in 1930 against England in Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming the fifth country to play Test cricket. It took the team until 1955–56 to win a Test, against the...
cricketer. A solid all-rounder for Northern Districts
Northern Districts Knights
The Yahoo!Xtra Northern Knights are one of six New Zealand first class cricket teams that make up New Zealand Cricket.It is based in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand...
, although it seemed he might be considered for the Black Caps in the future at the beginning of his career, for various reasons he never made it. Born in Whangarei
Whangarei
Whangarei, pronounced , is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. Although commonly classified as a city, it is officially part of the Whangarei District, administered by the Whangarei District Council a local body created in 1989 to administer both the...
he was part of the Whangarei Boys' High School 1st XI side which won the national secondary schools' competition, the Gillette Cup, in 1994. Now a veteran on the New Zealand domestic scene, Yovich has been widely praised by commentators such as Ian Smith for his devotion to the sport.
In 2005-06 he and Mark Orchard added 322 for the sixth wicket against Central Districts
Central Districts Stags
The Central Districts Stags are a New Zealand first class cricket team based in central New Zealand. It competes in the State Championship first class competition and the State Shield domestic one day competition...
in Napier
Napier, New Zealand
Napier is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. The population of Napier is about About 18 kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighboring cities are often called "The Twin Cities" or "The Bay Cities"...
for the sixth wicket record. Yovich has also played for Northland in the Hawke Cup
Hawke Cup
The Hawke Cup is a cricket competition for New Zealand's District Associations. Apart from 1910/11, 1912/13 and 2000/01 the competition has always been on a challenge basis. In order to win the Hawke Cup the challenger must beat the holder on their home ground...
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