Adrian Seconi

Otago batsman Neil Broom has been thrown an international lifeline and will join the Black Caps in Sri Lanka later this month, for the final ODI and two twenty20 fixtures.

You might think Joe Chapman would be thrilled the Coronet Peak stage finish has returned to the Tour of Southland.

Wellington has batted itself into a safe position in its Plunket Shield game against Otago at the Basin Reserve.

Otago really wanted to come away undefeated from its Plunket Shield match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve yesterday.

Finances continue to be a struggle for Basketball Otago with the organisation recording a modest loss of $13,166 for the year ending December 31, 2012.

Veteran cricket commentator Steve Davie is calling it quits after 30 years behind the microphone.

Jesse Ryder got to do what he does best yesterday - crack a cricket ball - and it was magnificent to watch.

Otago opener Aaron Redmond has picked up right where he left off.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will be available to make a rare first-class appearance for his province.

Otago has played 20-odd twenty20 games in the last two months and will change pace tomorrow when it meets Wellington at the Basin Reserve in the season-opening Plunket Shield match.

The Neil Broom you might remember struggled to make an impact during a short international cricket career four years ago.

The Otago Nuggets are today expected to announce who will coach the side next year, but it is likely Alf Arlidge will be reinstated.

Somebody suggested referee Mike Fraser was the new Colin Hawke.

This time Ihaia West did not have to run 60m to break Otago hearts.

Revenge is sweet but it can also be a bitter pursuit.

Otago No1 Brent McEwan got a rather pleasant surprise when he checked his emails last week.