NZ provincial teams in Aussie domestic league? not a bad idea, is it? it benefits both national teams, as well as creates better domestic matches and rivalries. whats a negative point to it? hey, it works for soccer, it should work for cricket. who knew they used to play in australia up until '75?
I thought New Zealand were part of the Sheffield Shield back then, not their provincial teams? I'm not so sure it would be a good idea. Australia has a pretty good set up with their domestic cricket, the Pura Cup and the ING Cup... why would we need to change that?
NZ played in the Gillette cup - now the ING cup - the limited overs series. Never in the Sheffield Shield. The provincial teams would be too weak, and make the competition too big, but as suggested a combined North Island and combined South Island team would be ok.