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Otago pair named in NZ under-19 team

Otago pair named in NZ under-19 team

Otago Sparks seamer Louisa Kotkamp and Otago A player Hannah O’Connor have been named in a talented New Zealand under-19 side for the Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia later this month.

Black Caps crush Sri Lanka to clinch series victory

Mark Chapman of New Zealand bats during game two of the men's ODI series between New Zealand and...

Black Caps crush Sri Lanka to clinch series victory

New Zealand mauled Sri Lanka by 113 runs in Hamilton tonight to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.

Lloyd slams latest 'big three' proposal

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. Photo: Getty Images

Lloyd slams latest 'big three' proposal

West Indies great Clive Lloyd is "disturbed" by the idea of a two-tier structure for test cricket.

Foxcroft guides Volts to comfortable win

Foxcroft guides Volts to comfortable win

It was the Fox doing the hunting this time.

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Smith hails influence of Santner’s leadership

Black Caps seamer Nathan Smith appeals successfully for the wicket of Sri Lanka batter Charith...

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Smith hails influence of Santner’s leadership

Nathan Smith has made the leap from Oamaru’s pitches to the international arena with a spring in his step.

Sparks back atop table after victory

Sparks back atop table after victory

The Otago Sparks climbed back to the top of the Super Smash standings with a 15-run win against Canterbury at Hagley Oval last night.

Otago loses to Wellington

Otago suffered a 77-run loss to Wellington at the under-19 men’s tournament in Lincoln yesterday.

Volts beat Canterbury to top Super Smash table

Otago's Dean Foxcroft guided the Volts home with 60 off 38 balls. File photo: Getty Images

Volts beat Canterbury to top Super Smash table

Former Otago captain Dean Foxcroft guided the Volts to a comfortable five-wicket win in a T20 against Canterbury at Hagley Oval today.

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Rare primetime night game for Sparks

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Rare primetime night game for Sparks

Tonight is the night for the Otago Sparks.

Oram hails influence of Henry on side

Black Caps quick Matt Henry celebrates a wicket during game one of the T20 series against Sri...

Oram hails influence of Henry on side

Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram has lauded both the impact and the inspiration of pace spearhead Matt Henry.

NZ dominant in win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand have produced a dominant performance to comprehensively beat Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals a chilly Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Australia clinch place in final with series win

Australia celebrate winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday....

Australia clinch place in final with series win

Australia held their collective nerve to clinch a blockbuster five-test series against India 3-1 and take custody of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.

Black Caps cruise to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand's Will Young celebrates scoring 50 runs with Mark Chapman during the first ODI...

Black Caps cruise to nine-wicket ODI win over Sri Lanka

New Zealand have produced a dominant performance to comprehensively beat Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals a chilly Basin Reserve in Wellington.

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Black Caps head into ODIs with T20 gusto

Rachin Ravindra celebrates 50 runs during the Black Caps’ third T20 against Sri Lanka at Saxton...

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Black Caps head into ODIs with T20 gusto

Rachin Ravindra’s eyes light up when he talks about one-day cricket.

Obituary: Brian Hastings, cricketer

Obituary: Brian Hastings, cricketer

Brian Hastings was a brilliant right-hand batsman who scored with dash and grace all around the wicket whether elegant drives, tucking deft glances off his pads or a crisp, beautifully executed...