Otago Cricket Association chief executive Ross Dykes has rejected a published commentary which suggested the University Oval was "hopelessly ill-prepared to host test cricket".
Twenty-eight years ago, West Indies great Michael Holding kicked down the stumps in disgust when his appeal for caught behind off John Parker was turned down by umpire John Hastie.
Tony Cozier is at his best when he is talking about cricket. For more than 40 years the veteran broadcaster has been the voice of West Indies cricket.
Jesse Ryder and Brendon McCullum have New Zealand's immediate prospects in their hands but long-term, the bowlers hold the key to victory after day two of the first test was abandoned yesterday without a ball being bowled.
The patchy rain forecast for Dunedin never arrived yesterday and neither did the patchy cricket.
"Hey Mon." The West Indies breezed into Dunedin yesterday looking conspicuous with their wraparound shades, shiny necklaces, deep booming voices and dreadlocked hair.
The Black Caps might be entering a new era with coaching and management changes, but Daniel Vettori has been a fixture in the side for the past decade and is the glue that holds the team together.
Kern Tyson is like any other sports broadcaster, except for one important difference - he is blind.
The saying is in like Flynn but Daniel Flynn put his own twist on the expression when his dismissal made history yesterday.
West Indies skipper Chris Gayle struck for the tourist shortly after the break, removing debutant opener Tim McIntosh for 34 with his gentle offspin.
If today's test in Dunedin comes down to a batting contest then the West Indies should win in a canter. But if it turns into a bowler's game then the home side should hold a slender advantage.
The new experimental rule which allows players to appeal umpiring decisions has been approved by both the Black Caps skipper and West Indies coach.
West Indies skipper Chris Gayle hopes the next two test matches against the Black Caps will be a turning point for his team.
Jacob Oram was not exposed to the barrage of criticism following the Black Caps' 2-0 drubbing by Australia in the recent test series.
Otago's 10-game unbeaten stretch in first-class cricket came to an end in Napier yesterday with Central Districts snatching an eight-wicket win.
The Save The Nuggets group was offered control of the Otago Nuggets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the team on the court.
Andy Moles had his first day on the job as the new Black Caps coach yesterday and has already made some changes.
It is unclear whether pace bowler Mark Gillespie performed any sort of ritual to encourage the rain yesterday but he certainly was not disappointed the gods had blessed Dunedin with some wet weather.
Axed Black Caps opening batsman Aaron Redmond was philosophical following Saturday's announcement which saw four changes to the national side for the test series against the West Indies.
Central Districts claimed first innings points but the match is evenly poised with Otago 211 for six in its second innings at stumps on day three at McLean Park in Napier.
