Remember when . . . Lees and Otago excelled at cricket

Otago spinner Stephen Boock, Otago wicket keeper Warren Lees, batsman Ian Smith.
Otago spinner Stephen Boock, Otago wicket keeper Warren Lees, batsman Ian Smith.
Otago win the Shell Cup, January 1988.
Otago win the Shell Cup, January 1988.
Richard Hoskin plays a ball to the onside during his innings of 19 for Otago in the Shell Cup...
Richard Hoskin plays a ball to the onside during his innings of 19 for Otago in the Shell Cup game against Canterbury at Carisbrook. Wicketkeeper is Lee Germon. (26/12/1987).
Warren Lees and Bruce Elder (bat). Shell Trophy game at Oamaru, 4/2/88.
Warren Lees and Bruce Elder (bat). Shell Trophy game at Oamaru, 4/2/88.
Pace bowler Neil Mallender helps Otago to a win against Wellington in the Shell Trophy game held...
Pace bowler Neil Mallender helps Otago to a win against Wellington in the Shell Trophy game held at Oamaru. February 2, 1991.

The summer of 1987-1988 was a golden time for Warren Lees and Otago provincial cricket. Otago Daily Times file photos; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

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