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    Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

    Basking in the Central Otago sun is hard to pass up at the best of times.

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

    Sam Wells. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    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?

    Zimbabwe can only dream about having a batter of the class of Andy Flower, pictured in action in...

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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.

    'Great series': NZ crush Zimbabwe in record victory

    'Great series': NZ crush Zimbabwe in record victory

    New Zealand have completed their biggest win in test cricket with a crushing innings and 359-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the series 2-0 in Bulawayo.

    Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

    The Black Caps' Devon Conway enjoys the feeling of racking up another test century during day 2...

    Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

    New Zealand continued to dominate in the afternoon sessions of the first day of the second test against Zimbabwe overnight Thursday, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174 for 1 in...

    Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

    New Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones is looking forward to leading the team for the next two...

    Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

    Former Otago top-order batter Josh Tasman-Jones knows his first challenge will be to win people over.

    Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

    Eden Carson appeals a call playing for the Sparks earlier this year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

    The Otago Sparks have lured another northern all-rounder south for the season.

    Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

    Matt Henry. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

    New Zealand did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.

    Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

    Jacob Duffy. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

    Otago seamer and proud Southlander Jacob Duffy has realised his dream to play test cricket.

    Form in England gives Bates boost for future

    Suzie Bates bats for Durham in England. Photo: Getty Images

    Form in England gives Bates boost for future

    A successful stint in England has White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates confident she still has something to offer the game.

    Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

    Jacob Duffy. File photo: Getty

    Jacob Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

    Otago seamer Jacob Duffy has been confirmed in the Black Caps line-up for the second test against Zimbabwe, which gets under way in Bulawayo tonight.

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    Surely Duffy has earned test cap

    Jacob Duffy. Photo: Getty Images

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    Surely Duffy has earned test cap

    Surely Otago right-armer Jacob Duffy will make his test debut tonight.

    Smith ruled out of test series

    Nathan Smith bowls for the Black Caps in Christchurch last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Smith ruled out of test series

    Another injury concern for the Black Caps with pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe test series with an abdominal injury.

    Henry humble as Black Caps seal victory

    Matt Henry. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Henry humble as Black Caps seal victory

    Matt Henry played down his individual heroics after the Black Caps wrapped up a comfortable win over Zimbabwe in the first test on Saturday.

    Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in first test

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    Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in first test

    New Zealand won the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days, securing victory in Bulawayo by nine wickets after skittling out the hosts on Friday.

    Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe

    Nathan Smith was forced to retire hurt during the Black Caps batting innings. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe

    The Black Caps are in firm control after taking a 158-run lead over Zimbabwe after the first innings and then making inroads into their hosts' batting in Bulawayo.

    Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

    Matt Henry. Photo: Getty Images

    Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

    Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs.

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    ‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

    Gareth Davies looks forward to his first season coaching the Otago Sparks. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    ‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

    "They pull the scrums off it, right?"
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