Tom Blundell

Tom Blundell

New Zealand New ZealandathleteMaleb. 19897.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Tom Blundell is a New Zealand cricketer who made headlines with his impressive performance during a nail-biting Test match against England, contributing significantly to one of the most remarkable victories in New Zealand's cricketing history.

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Tom Blundell's commitment and co-ordination were inspirational during the match.

How a team effort lifts Tom Latham’s Black Caps to rare triumph on English soil
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Tom Blundell scored 16 runs in the second innings.

Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day five from The Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
6.0

Tom Blundell couldn’t replicate his first innings displays.

Black Caps v England: Kyle Jamieson strikes put New Zealand on brink of series-levelling win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
5.0

Henry struck thrice to raise the ball for five wickets – including an excellent catch by Tom Blundell.

Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day four from The Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-20
7.0

Tom Blundell's influence with the gloves helped secure the wickets of Root and Brook.

Black Caps v England live updates: Second test, day three from The Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
8.0

Tom Blundell is the wicketkeeper in the Black Caps' predicted side for the first England test.

Black Caps v England: Matt Henry fit, as New Zealand poised to unleash first-choice bowling attack at Lord’s
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
6.0

Tom Blundell scored 186 runs against Ireland, showcasing his confidence and skill in cricket.

Black Caps v England: Tom Blundell gives teammates, coaches, selectors ‘I told you so’ moment
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
9.0

Tom Blundell scored a career-best 186 in the test match against Ireland.

Black Caps v Ireland live updates: New Zealand hunt victory on day three
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
9.0

Tom Blundell scored 142 not out in the one-off test against Ireland.

Black Caps v Ireland live updates: One-off test, day two from Stormont
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
9.0

Blundell scored a century on test debut.

Super Smash: The day New Zealand’s domestic Twenty20 competition died - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
8.0

Tom Blundell is the wicketkeeper in New Zealand’s first-choice top six in test cricket.

Black Caps: Patience key for Canterbury run-machine Rhys Mariu in wait for international honours
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
6.0

Tom Blundell scored a century in Melbourne, contributing to New Zealand's performance.

Black Caps 2026 wishlist: Kane Williamson hits magic mark and transtasman redemption - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-12
7.0

Tom Blundell has the advantage of experience, having played 37 of his 44 tests in the role.

Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand selectors facing difficult call as Tom Blundell struggles again - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
5.0

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell, who missed the second Test in Wellington with a hamstring tear, is also back in the squad.

Ajaz Patel, Blundell back in New Zealand squad for third Test
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-15
6.0

Tom Blundell is praised for his invaluable experience and leadership in the Black Caps squad.

Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Blundell returns, Ajaz Patel recalled for third test, Mitch Hay dropped
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
9.0

Tom Blundell is on track to play at Bay Oval, taking Mitch Hay's place in the team.

Black Caps v West Indies: Mitch Hay urged to be patient as Tom Blundell firms for third-test return
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
5.0

Blundell has largely been unchallenged as the Black Caps’ test wicketkeeper since the retirement of BJ Watling in 2021.

Black Caps v West Indies: Mitch Hay’s golden chance to seal fulltime wicketkeeper spot
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
7.0

Tom Blundell was injured and replaced by Tom Latham.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Second test, day one from Wellington’s Basin Reserve
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
5.0

Tom Blundell will miss this test due to a hamstring tear.

Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand get injury boost as Glenn Phillips poised for Basin Reserve return
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-09
5.0

Tom Blundell was injured and could not play in the match.

Black Caps v West Indies result: New Zealand lament one that got away as tourists fight for famous draw
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
5.0

Tom Blundell was ruled out after day one by a hamstring tear.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: First test, day five from Christchurch’s Hagley Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
5.0

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell tore his right hamstring.

Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Latham takes test captaincy to new heights at Hagley Oval – Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
5.0

Tom Blundell scored 29 runs but appeared to struggle with a hamstring issue.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: First test, day two from Christchurch’s Hagley Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
5.0

Tom Blundell scored 29 runs before being dismissed by Ojay Shields.

NZ struggling against Windies - Stabroek News
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-02
6.0

Tom Blundell is probably the player who needs to be the most concerned about his place in the team.

Black Caps depth chart: How do New Zealand’s test stocks stack up before home summer?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
5.0

Blundell’s place as a red-ball specialist could count against him.

Black Caps v Zimbabwe player ratings: Who shone, and who struggled in test series sweep?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-10
5.0

Chivanga wasn’t done either, and also had Tom Blundell (2) caught at deep square leg.

Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Live updates as New Zealand look to wrap up first test on day three
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
5.0