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Black Cap Daryl Mitchell introduces 'letterbox cricket' to beat lockdown boredom

April 9, 2020

In these crazy times, it’s all about what keeps you sane. (Source: Other)

Even though sport has been grounded to a halt due to coronavirus, Black Cap Daryl Mitchell is thinking outside the box to get his competitive fix.

With his young family in-tow, Mitchell's daily walks have culminated in a new game where letterboxes reflect how well your "innings" plays out.

The Black Caps all-rounder gave Seven Sharp a look at his new game.

Watch the full interview in the video above.

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