2022 in Review: April
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By Aiden McLaughlin
An independent review into the Black Ferns culture and environment is released, after more than 50 former and current players, coaches and management are interviewed. It spanned more than 30 pages and offered 26 recommendations. Although head coach Glenn Moore initially stays on, within a week he resigns, with Wayne Smith named as his replacement shortly afterwards. Whitney Hansen and Wesley Clarke will be Smith’s assistants.
Paul Coll successfully defends his 2021 British Open title without dropping a single set in the entire tournament. He defeats Ali Farag in a repeat of the 2021 final.
Ross Taylor, who announced his international retirement at the end of 2021, plays his final match for New Zealand at his local ground of Seddon Park as the Blackcaps clinch a 3-0 ODI series win against the Netherlands. Taylor makes 14 off 16 balls.
The Auckland Aces add the Plunket Shield title to their Ford Trophy success earlier in the season.
Joe Root resigns as England Men’s Test Captain and is replaced by Ben Stokes.
Pre-tournament favourites Australia cap off an unbeaten tournament by beating England by 71 runs in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final in Christchurch.
After nearly two months of deliberations and legal advice, the All England Club announce that Russian and Belarusian players will be banned from competing at Wimbledon in June and July, affecting players such as Daniil Medvedev and Victoria Azarenka.
Scottie Scheffler wins The Masters at Augusta by three shots from Rory McIlroy.
The 41st National Basketball Season starts at the end of the month, with the Nelson Giants hosting the Otago Nuggets.
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