Cricket

Foxcroft does his bit in losing NZ A effort

Otago's Dean Foxcroft did his best to whack New Zealand A out of trouble in their opening one-dayer against Bangladesh A in Sylhet yesterday.

'I just see the ball and play': 14-year-old smashes IPL ton

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after becoming the youngest player to score an...

'I just see the ball and play': 14-year-old smashes IPL ton

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket after guiding Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

Two Volts in strong NZ A side

Two Otago players feature in a Black Caps back-up brigade heading to Bangladesh later this week.

Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Michael Slater became a commentator after his retirement from cricket. Photo: Getty Images

Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.

14-year-old IPL debutant smashes first ball for six

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history when he opened the batting for...

14-year-old IPL debutant smashes first ball for six

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the IPL spotlight as its youngest debutant and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced.

Bates signs with Durham

Sparks batter Suzie Bates hits straight during her side’s win over the Hinds at the University...

Bates signs with Durham

White Ferns and Otago cricket great Suzie Bates has signed with Durham Cricket for the One Day Cup and Vitality Blast.

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Otago trio honoured

Eden Carson sends down a delivery during a women's ODI match between New Zealand and Australia at...

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Otago trio honoured

Otago trio Eden Carson, Jacob Duffy and Chris Gaffaney were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Cricket Awards last night.

Former Otago coach tipped for Black Caps

Former Otago coach tipped for Black Caps

Black Caps coach Gary Stead has an important decision to make in the next few weeks.

Stead to step down as NZ white-ball coach

Stead to step down as NZ white-ball coach

Gary Stead is standing down as Black Caps white ball coach and is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.

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A middling red-ball year - again

Otago opener Dale Phillips works the ball off his pads during a Plunket Shield match against...

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A middling red-ball year - again

Cricket writer Adrian Seconi reviews another summer where the Otago Volts came up empty in the Plunket Shield.

Duffy surges to top of world rankings

Jacob Duffy bowls for the Black Caps in Dunedin, during their recent T20 series against Pakistan....

Duffy surges to top of world rankings

Otago Volts fast bowler Jacob Duffy has surged to the top of the ICC's rankings for T20 matches.

Black Caps sew up series

Black Caps sew up series

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mitchell Hay launches into another powerful shot during the Black Caps’ ODI victory against Pakistan at Seddon Park in Hamilton yesterday.

Top awards to Carson, Phillips

Otago Sparks star Eden Carson (centre) celebrates with team-mates after their dramatic...

Top awards to Carson, Phillips

Eden Carson and Dale Phillips have been named Otago cricketers of the year for their respective teams.

Black Caps win to clinch series

Nathan Smith (left) and Jacob Duffy celebrate a wicket during tonight's Black Caps win over...

Black Caps win to clinch series

Mitchell Hay just missed out on a hundred before Ben Sears took five wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs in their second one-day international in Hamilton tonight.