Victory in India but can the Black Caps now win at home?
By Barry Guy of RNZ Sport Winning anywhere in the world is key for the Black Caps as they prepare to take on England in a three-Test series starting at Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.
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Albion’s culture behind West’s lengthy stint
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Albion’s culture behind West’s lengthy stint
Matt West is 300 not out.
Smith’s skills to help balance of team
Smith’s skills to help balance of team
Former Otago bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith will have a second debut today.
Todd sends message with Otago A form
Todd sends message with Otago A form
Talk about putting your hand up for selection.
No room for Young as Williamson returns, Smith to debut
No room for Young as Williamson returns, Smith to debut
There's no room for Will Young, the player of the series in New Zealand's historic series win over India, for the first test against England starting in Christchurch tomorrow.
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McSkimming keen to involve sponsors in ‘partnership’
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McSkimming keen to involve sponsors in ‘partnership’
Warren McSkimming could be just the man to help steer the Otago Cricket Association through a difficult financial period.
Test series to complete changing of guard
Test series to complete changing of guard
The changing of the guard for the Black Caps bowling attack will be completed after the test series against England, which starts in Christchurch on tomorrow.
Black Caps, England to play for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
Black Caps, England to play for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy
The Black Caps and England test teams will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair’s honour.
Cricketer banned for breach
Cricketer banned for breach
A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.
Cricket: Crowe-Thorpe Trophy to recognise batting giants
Cricket: Crowe-Thorpe Trophy to recognise batting giants
New Zealand and England will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour, when the three test series starts in Christchurch.
India hand Australia record home defeat
India hand Australia record home defeat
Australia have crashed to their heaviest home test defeat by runs against India in a disastrous start to their bid to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Aus on brink of huge defeat to India
Aus on brink of huge defeat to India
India hardly put a foot wrong on their way to a commanding position in Perth on Sunday, as India declared on 487-6 and had Australia reeling at 12-3 at stumps and trailing by 521 runs on day three of the first test.
IPL auction: Boult gets $2.5m, Pant sets new record
IPL auction: Boult gets $2.5m, Pant sets new record
Trent Boult was the top New Zealand earner on the first day of the Indian Premier League auction in Saudi Arabia.
Kindley hits 56 for PM’s XI
Kindley hits 56 for PM’s XI
Otago batter Hunter Kindley got some useful time in the middle against an international attack at the weekend.
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Duffy gets University-Grange up
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Duffy gets University-Grange up
Some more cricket, at last.
Kings close in on place in T20 final
Kings close in on place in T20 final
The Kaitangata Kings beat the Clutha Comets by 103 runs on Saturday to all but secure a spot in the South Otago T20 final.
Union secure Payne Tempero Cup in low-scoring match
Union secure Payne Tempero Cup in low-scoring match
Ball dominated bat in the Payne Tempero Cup match during the North Otago club competition on Saturday.
Second ton for Kelly as game peters out
Second ton for Kelly as game peters out
Wellington captain Nick Kelly scored back-to-back centuries in what was a frustrating end to an outing against his former team.
Otago pair in NZ XI to play England in warm-up
Otago pair in NZ XI to play England in warm-up
Otago young guns Jamal Todd and Hunter Kindley will test themselves against England’s best.
Australia seamers dominate, India skittled by tea
Australia seamers dominate, India skittled by tea
Australia's decision to carefully manage their pace attack prior to the Border-Gavaskar series has been vindicated as they skittled India for 150 on day one of the first test.