Otago's quest for the Plunket Shield gets under way against Central Districts in Napier tomorrow. Cricket Adrian Seconi looks at three key areas the Volts will need to get right to bring an end to a 26-year-long drought.
Otago rolled Scotland and Ireland earlier this week and now has its sights set on Central Districts.
Scotland produced a valiant chase but could not overhaul Otago's mammoth total of 361 at Lincoln yesterday.
Otago has doubled its Dutch connection with former Netherlands international Dirk Nannes joining the squad for the Super Smash.
Ireland is here to learn everything it can before it returns next year for the World Cup.
Scotland will complete its tour of Australia and New Zealand with a match against Otago in Lincoln today. For Scotland captain Preston Mommsen, it is an opportunity to finish the New Zealand segment of the tour strongly.
Basketball Otago will face liquidation proceedings if it fails to pay more than $3000 in penalties and costs to former employee Sandy Wallace, her legal advocate says.
Bad light ended what was shaping as a thrilling finish to a one-day game of sorts between Otago and Canterbury in Rangiora yesterday.
Every year, without fail, Warren Lees tries to play the underdog card.
The Otago Cricket Association has recorded a profit under trying circumstances but chief executive Ross Dykes has warned to expect a deficit for the next financial period.
Somebody call Guinness World Records - we think Taieri batsman Callum Egen deserves a spot in the book.
A damp patch on the pitch yesterday condemned Otago to another day in the nets.
Albion 182 for seven beat NEV 179 for eight by three wickets
There is a yawning gap in Aaron Redmond's curriculum vitae.
Having made six semifinal appearances in 10 tournaments, the Black Caps are overdue to make a final. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi outlines five reasons why he believes they can improve on previous efforts.
The last time a Latham was opening the batting, New Zealand played in grey, the World Cup was sponsored by a cigarette company and any score around 200 was competitive.
Forget what you might have read or heard - Jesse Ryder wants to play for his country.
The Black Caps have named a predictable squad for the test series against Pakistan with one notable exception.
The Otago Nuggets' chances of featuring in the National Basketball League next season just shot up.
It has always been about the cricket for Ross Dykes.
