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    The Indian players celebrate after beating Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women’s Cricket...

    Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win

    The battle of the hosts at the Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing tournament opener in Guwahati yesterday.

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    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

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    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

    Former Black Caps and Otago left-arm bowler Shayne O’Connor has been promoted to the ICC international panel of match referees.

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Rachin Ravindra needed stitches to his upper lip and nose. Photo: Getty Images

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra is out of the T20I series against Australia after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    Black Caps T20 captain Michael Bracewell (left) and Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh take part...

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    There's some exciting talent to keep your eye on at the Women’s World Cup, reports cricket writer Adrian Seconi.

    From gimmick to commercial juggernaut

    Players including Hamish Marshall turned up wearing New Zealand's beige playing kits from the...

    From gimmick to commercial juggernaut

    It may have been New Zealand's retro moustaches, wigs and floppy hats, but in 2005 then-Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting was far from convinced that Twenty20 cricket would catch on.

    Beloved cricket umpire dies

    Former umpire Dickie Bird rings the bell ahead of a test match at Lord's cricket ground in London...

    Beloved cricket umpire dies

    Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in 66 test matches and three World Cup finals, has died. He was 92.

    Bates passionate about coaching

    Suzie Bates. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON/ODT

    Bates passionate about coaching

    White Ferns batter Suzie Bates is about to compete in her sixth and possibly last World Cup.

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Cricket fans enjoy a Super Smash game on the bank at Sir John Davies Oval in 2021.PHOTO: ALLIED...

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.

    Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series

    Ben Sears. Photo: Getty Images

    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.

    Casual terms agreed

    Finn Allen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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

    Sri Lankan fans watch on at the Black Caps game against Sri Lanka in Queenstown in 2023. Photo:...

    Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped from international cricket calendar

    Queenstown's John Davies Oval has become one of the world's iconic cricket venues, with picturesque mountains and a lake as a breathtaking backdrop - but not this summer.

    Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad

    Otago's Bella James has earned her maiden World Cup call up for the White Ferns. Photo: Peter...

    Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad

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

    Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

    Otago's Bella James has earned her maiden World Cup call up for the White Ferns. Photo: Peter...

    Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

    Long-serving White Fern Sophie Devine will end her one-day international career at her fifth Women's Cricket World Cup when she leads a squad including four newcomers at next month's tournament.

    Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message

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    Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message

    Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.

    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

    Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.

    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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