Adrian Seconi

If Suzie Bates had a lucky pair of batting gloves, they would have to be under lock and key until game day.

When you drop punishing opener Jesse Ryder then you have to something special to make amends.

Otago Sparks captain Suzie Bates put her side in a winning position with a terrific century and a fine performance with the ball.

Otago United will have to play the remainder of the season without its captain and inspirational defender, Tristan Prattley.

Everything about Jesse Ryder suggests he is not ready to make an international comeback.

Central Districts might have been content with a draw but Otago coach Vaughn Johnson was bitterly disappointed with the opposition's approach.

Warren McSkimming is walking away from cricket while he still can.

What this match needs is the 50 overs back it lost on the opening day due to poor weather.

The late demise of opener Jeet Raval has renewed hope in the Otago camp it can force a result in its Plunket Shield match against Central Districts at the University Oval.

Dutch international and Otago all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate is poised to celebrate a major milestone in the best possible way.

Enduro racing made its Dunedin debut at the weekend with the 3 Peaks race, and former mountain biking professional Kashi Leuchs believes the sport will flourish in the South.

Otago has recovered from being 15 for two to finish at 181 for 4 on the first day of a Plunket Shield match against Central Districts, being played at the University Oval in Dunedin.

Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate could have played his 100th first-class game for Essex when he rejoins his county for the English summer.

Newly promoted Otago captain Sam Wells acknowledges he has been thrown in the deep end.