Black Caps call in reinforcements to test squad
Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae has been added to the Black Caps squad for the second test against the West Indies.
West Indies deprive NZ of victory in Christchurch test
West Indies deprive NZ of victory in Christchurch test
A defiant double-century from Justin Greaves has led the West Indies to a historic draw in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.
Breakthrough
Breakthrough
England pace bowler Jofra Archer celebrates dismissing Australia’s Jake Weatherald during day 2 of the second Ashes test at The Gabba in Brisbane yesterday.
Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20
Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20
North East Valley started the T20 campaign with a healthy win against Albion at Logan Park on Thursday night.
Otago battling in U19 tourney
Otago battling in U19 tourney
Otago slumped to a third consecutive loss at the New Zealand under-19 men’s tournament in Lincoln yesterday.
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Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts
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Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts
Otago snaffled four late wickets to share the honours with Northern Districts on the opening day of their Plunket Shield encounter in Hamilton yesterday.
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Latham, Ravindra dominant
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Latham, Ravindra dominant
How much time do we leave them?
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No Phillips for next match
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No Phillips for next match
Otago have named their side for the next Plunket Shield assignment and there is no Glenn Phillips.
Centuries put Black Caps in control
Centuries put Black Caps in control
Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred to put the Black Caps in control against the West Indies in Christchurch.
First over specialist Starc strikes again
First over specialist Starc strikes again
Australia's Mitchell Starc has claimed his third first-over wicket of the Ashes, by dismissing England opener Ben Duckett for a first-ball duck on day one of the second test in Brisbane.
India can't make head nor tail of coin curse
India can't make head nor tail of coin curse
India have lost their 20th consecutive toss in one-day internationals, in a remarkable continuation of their wretched luck with the coin flip that has baffled the team and bemused fans.
Five for Duffy as Black Caps edge ahead
Five for Duffy as Black Caps edge ahead
Otago seamer Jacob Duffy nabbed his maiden five-wicket bag to help the Black Caps fight back on day two of the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch yesterday.
Duffy bags five as Black Caps seize control
Duffy bags five as Black Caps seize control
Southland seamer Jacob Duffy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to secure the Black Caps a handy first innings lead against the West Indies in the opening test.
Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire says.
Target too much for Otago U19
Target too much for Otago U19
Otago slipped to a 47-run loss to Auckland in a rain-affected clash on the second day of the New Zealand under-19 men’s tournament at Lincoln yesterday.
Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test
Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against in England in Brisbane due to a back problem, the team says.
West Indies pace puts Black Caps on the ropes
West Indies pace puts Black Caps on the ropes
The West Indies put on a fine display of fast bowling to leave NZ clinging on at 231 for nine, when bad light ended play on the opening day of the Christchurch test.
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Latham backs inexperienced trio
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Latham backs inexperienced trio
Black Caps captain Tom Latham will likely juggle a seam attack that features three players with just five tests between them.
Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says
Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says
Black Caps coach Rob Walter doesn't expect his side to have any problems slipping back into test match mode in the first test against West Indies starting in Christchurch on Tuesday.
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Sparks three runs short of season’s first win
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Sparks three runs short of season’s first win
The Otago Sparks are still searching for a breakthrough win this season.