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    Mike Coggan. Photo: supplied

    'Great steward' of Otago Cricket resigns

    Otago Cricket boss Mike Coggan has resigned, after 11 years in the role.

    Start of controversial NZ20 league pushed back

    Otago Sparks batter Caitlin Blakely with Auckland wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze during the Super Smash...

    Start of controversial NZ20 league pushed back

    A proposed New Zealand T20 League won't be played until the 2027-28 season at the earliest with the Super Smash to continue for at least one more summer.

    White Ferns suffer narrow loss to England in ODI opener

    England's Tilly Corteen-Coleman and New Zealand's Issy Gaze in action at Chester-le-Street. Photo...

    White Ferns suffer narrow loss to England in ODI opener

    The White Ferns let victory slip through their grasp in a tense one-wicket loss to England in Durham to kick-start their three-match ODI series.

    Cook Islands opportunity ‘pretty cool’

    North Otago cricketer Jeremiah Shields will represent the Cook Islands in a T20 World Cup...

    Cook Islands opportunity ‘pretty cool’

    Jeremiah Shields is the latest North Otago athlete to compete on the world stage.

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    NZ in ‘great place’ as World Cup looms

    White Ferns all-rounder Melie Kerr (left) celebrates with team-mate Eden Carson after helping...

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    NZ in ‘great place’ as World Cup looms

    Melie Kerr has her eyes on a bigger prize.

    Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

    Former Australian test cricketer David Warner after his last test in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

    One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

    Jamieson, O’Rourke to spearhead NZ attack

    Kyle Jamieson in action for the Delhi Capitals earlier this month. PHOTO: REUTERS/MIHIR SINGH

    Jamieson, O’Rourke to spearhead NZ attack

    Black Caps spearheads Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke have been selected for a one-off test against Ireland in late May and a three-test series against England in June.

    Black Caps overcome Bangladesh to draw T20 series

    Black Caps overcome Bangladesh to draw T20 series

    The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka.

    Santner sidelined by shoulder injury

    Mitchell Santner. Photo: Getty Images

    Santner sidelined by shoulder injury

    Mitchell Santner has been sidelined for a month by an injury to his left shoulder, New Zealand's cricket board says.

    New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

    White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates shares stories with members of the Otago Girls’ First XI at the...

    New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

    Suzie Bates was back at school yesterday, this time without the textbooks.

    Allott appointed NZC CEO

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    Allott appointed NZC CEO

    Former Black Caps pace bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink.

    Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

    Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been named NZ Cricket's new CEO. Photo: RNZ

    Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

    Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December.

    ‘Exciting young talent’ named in squad to tour England

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    ‘Exciting young talent’ named in squad to tour England

    Spin bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire and Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp, have been named in the White Ferns ODI squad for UK matches.

    Tributes flow for Bates following retirement announcement

    Otago cricketers Suzie Bates and Sarah Tsukigawa celebrate their inclusion in the White Ferns at...

    Tributes flow for Bates following retirement announcement

    Sarah Tsukigawa has seen Suzie Bates from all sides.

    Batting lets Black Caps down against Bangladesh

    Nick Kelly gave the Black Caps hope scoring 59 against Bangladesh. Photo: Getty Images (file)

    Batting lets Black Caps down against Bangladesh

    A disappointing batting effort has resulted in the Black Caps losing the ODI series against Bangladesh. 

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    Five of Bates’ best

    White Fern Suzie Bates bats as Australia wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy looks on during a T20 World...

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    Five of Bates’ best

    Cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a look back at Suzie Bates' favourite knocks.

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    Basketball’s loss was cricket’s enormous gain

    Suzie Bates reached greatness, but greatness never affected her. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Basketball’s loss was cricket’s enormous gain

    COMMENT: Suzannah Wilson Bates started early in the backyard with her brothers and was well on the way to becoming ‘‘Super Suzie’’ before she had even left Otago Girls’ High School.

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    Once more unto the breach for Super Suzie

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    Once more unto the breach for Super Suzie

    The end is near. Otago and NZ great Suzie Bates plays her final game for the White Ferns at the T20 World Cup. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi helps her reflect on a marvellous career.

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    Bates to retire after World Cup

    Suzie Bates. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Bates to retire after World Cup

    Veteran White Ferns and Otago opener Suzie Bates has announced she will retire from the international game.

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    Unheralded Young registers 100 international games

    Will Young plays a shot during the Black Caps’ one-day series in Bangladesh. PHOTO: AFP VIA GETTY...

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    Unheralded Young registers 100 international games

    Black Caps batter Will Young has quietly crept his way to 100 international games.
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