Wednesday 22 October 2025: Co-founder of the Beige Brigade on the interest levels of the Black Caps v England series - Sports Fix

On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 22nd October 2025, despite the sold out crowds of Hagley Oval, the interest levels in the Black Caps international series against England appears low with the ticket sales struggling for the final T20 at Eden Park tomorrow night. Elliott caught up with co-founder of the Beige Brigade Black Caps supporter group, Paul Ford, to discuss.

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