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    Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series

    Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson return to the Black Caps T20 line-up for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia at Bay Oval early next month.

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    Casual terms agreed

    Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on New Zealand Cricket international casual playing agreements for the 2025-26 season.

    Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped

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    Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad

    Otago's fab four have been selected in the White Ferns World Cup squad.

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    Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message

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    McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

    England cricket coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Getty Images

    McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

    Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum does not like the term 'Bazball' and says misconceptions surrounding England's style of play are "disrespectful".

    Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton

    Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton

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    Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa

    Ross Taylor leaves the field after being dismissed in his final international cricket match, at...

    Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa

    Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.

    McMillan gets an upgrade

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    McMillan gets an upgrade

    Former Black Cap Craig McMillan has been appointed White Ferns assistant coach.

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    Jensen to play in European comp

    Hayley Jensen. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Jensen to play in European comp

    Former Otago and White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen is not quite done with cricket yet.

    Injuries hit NZ before T20 series

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    Injuries hit NZ before T20 series

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    Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series

    Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series

    Black Caps trio Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the home T20 series against Australia.

    Selecting from couch 'is easy'

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    Departing NZ selector oversaw big changes in lineup

    Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells has some sage advice for his replacement.

    Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

    Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

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    Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

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    Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

    Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.

    Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington

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    Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington

    The Plunket Shield hits a ton.

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    Are Zimbabwe just chance to pad stats?

    The Black Caps posted the biggest test win in their history when they crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in Bulawayo last week.

    Season to start with white ball

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    Season to start with white ball

    Otago will get their summer under way with the white ball again.
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