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Four other times the Black Caps shone

Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson embrace after Taylor hit the winning runs. Photo: Getty Images

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Four other times the Black Caps shone

The Black Caps’ 3-0 sweep of India has been widely celebrated as their greatest test series win. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi revisits four other outstanding test performances.

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Lees astounded by NZ’s clean sweep in India

Warren Lees. PHOTO: ARMSTRONG PHOTOGRAPHY

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Lees astounded by NZ’s clean sweep in India

Former New Zealand coach and wicketkeeper Warren Lees has seen plenty of victories in his time.

One for history books as NZ sweeps series

Black Cap Ajaz Patel is embraced by his team-mates after their thrilling 25-run win over India in...

One for history books as NZ sweeps series

NZ completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory in Mumbai.

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Ferns pitch up to share success with young fans

University Grange Cricket Club players gather around Women’s T20 World Cup-winning White Ferns...

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Ferns pitch up to share success with young fans

Being back on home soil while on top of the world was a "pretty surreal" experience for Otago world champion cricketer Eden Carson.

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Volts bowlers put paid to Wellington

Luke Georgeson. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Volts bowlers put paid to Wellington

Otago Volts captain Luke Georgeson is a pretty happy man.

Black Caps do the unthinkable

Ajaz Patel celebrates his wicket of Washington Sundar, which completed his side’s historic 3-0...

Black Caps do the unthinkable

NZ completed arguably their greatest ever test series win with an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep of India in India last night, dismissing the hosts for 121 on a Mumbai minefield.

Weather can’t stop Owaka win

The South Otago season started in less-than-ideal conditions at the weekend, with only one match producing a result.

Black Caps claim series sweep over India

Ajaz Patel took 11 wickets in the match as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs. File photo: Getty

Black Caps claim series sweep over India

New Zealand have beaten India by 25 runs to win the third test and claim a series clean sweep over the hosts.

Volts’ Hazeldine, Bacon ruled out

Volts’ Hazeldine, Bacon ruled out

Otago have had two changes forced on them ahead of their critical match against Wellington in Dunedin tomorrow.

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‘Being a world champion...will last forever’

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‘Being a world champion...will last forever’

"It still sounds great to me," Suzie Bates said seconds after being introduced as a world champion.

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Female league axed, move to school grades

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Female league axed, move to school grades

The Female Cricket League in Dunedin has been axed after just two years.

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Rutherford takes reins at Albion

CDK fielder Cameron Fletcher takes a catch last season. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

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Rutherford takes reins at Albion

Dunedin premier club cricket resumes tomorrow. Adrian Seconi catches up with a new — but familiar — coach and assesses how the teams are shaping.

Patel ‘emotional’ returning to the scene of his greatest triumph

Ajaz Patel at a practice session at Wankhade Stadium. Photo: Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Patel ‘emotional’ returning to the scene of his greatest triumph

Ajaz Patel rather likes Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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Notes from Slip, November 1st

White Fern Suzie Bates shares a laugh with team-mate Eden Carson after defeating South Africa in...

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Notes from Slip, November 1st

Otago great Suzie Bates must have pulled some strings because the first stop in the White Ferns T20 World Cup trophy tour is in Dunedin.

T20 World Cup trophy on tour

T20 World Cup trophy on tour

Suzie Bates and Eden Carson are heading home — with some pretty special luggage in tow.

Heaphy puts CD on track for big win

Otago bowler Dean Foxcroft delivers a ball as Central Districts batsmen Jack Boyle looks on...

Heaphy puts CD on track for big win

Heaphy gave it a heave.

White Ferns beaten by India in ODI decider

New Zealand's Brooke Halliday. File photo: Getty

White Ferns beaten by India in ODI decider

The White Ferns have fallen short in their one-day international series against India, losing the decider in Ahmedabad by six wickets.

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‘All right’ start for Carter as he looks to play bigger role

Otago batter Leo Carter plays a shot during a net session at the University Oval yesterday. PHOTO...

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‘All right’ start for Carter as he looks to play bigger role

Leo Carter wanted to play a bigger role and he is hoping the move south to Otago will allow him to do just that.

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Comparing two NZ teams rewriting history

Black Caps second test hero Mitchell Santner (left) is embraced by team-mate Rachin Ravindra at...

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Comparing two NZ teams rewriting history

The Black Caps have a chance to sweep India 3-0. In India! The Silver Ferns have a chance to sweep the Diamonds 4-0. In Australia! Which of these crazy NZ sports stories would be, well, crazier.

Williamson to miss Mumbai test

Williamson to miss Mumbai test

Former NZ skipper Kane Williamson will miss the third test against India in the hope his groin strain clears up in time to face England next month.

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