Adrian Seconi

Kaikorai 375 for nine beatNorth East Valley 368 by seven runs

The Otago Sparks have some big problems.

Bill Jenkinson has the full set of Masters Games medals but may add another honour when the 29th edition starts in Dunedin in February.

Northern Districts has batted  itself into a useful position on the opening day of its Plunket Shield match against Otago at Molyneux Park.

Double world champion cyclist Alison Palmer is going to help us all get off the couch with the promise of free stuff and some discounts.

The Otago Sparks have made a disappointing start to the defence of their twenty20 title.

Leading Otago batsman Neil Broom almost got away with just a sizeable donation.

There is more than a wee hint Otago has shifted its focus from the Plunket Shield to the limited-overs campaigns ahead.

Suzie Bates has spent half her life in the Otago Sparks team but will not be around as much this summer.

Malcolm Jones is not planning to miss a single ball when first-class cricket returns to Alexandra following a 13-year absence.

The sidecar riders and the daredevils who cling to them tore up Beachlands Speedway in a first for the venue last night.

The Balmacewen Intermediate School girls’ cricket team will dive into the unknown today.

Otago will be without its best two players when it seeks to halt a three-game losing streak in Alexandra later this week.

Was there a hint of concern in Mike Hesson’s measured response to questions about the state of the pitch at the Basin Reserve?

Central Districts have beaten Otago by two wickets in a tense Plunket Shield encounter at the University of Otago Oval today.

Central Districts have got into a commanding position thanks to a 166-run stand for the third wicket on the final day of their Plunket Shield match against Otago at the University Oval today.

There is nothing like consequences to sharpen  your game.

The question the Otago camp will be contemplating this morning is, how much bait should it leave out?

Otago has bowled out Central Districts for 359 and have secured a first innings lead of 154 at tea on day three of its Plunket Shield game at the University Oval.