Adrian Seconi

Changes rung but same result

Otago left four former or current Black Caps on the sideline in a bid to change its fortunes but it backfired with another humbling defeat.

Nine-wicket win for Northern at twenty20

Nine-wicket win for Northern

Northern Districts have recorded a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Otago in a twenty20 match at the University Oval today.

Otago drought now at 375 days

Of all the cliches, ''nothing left to lose'' springs to mind when thinking about Otago's match against Northern Districts at the University Oval today.

Century in Otago win rounds off great three days for Martin

Katey Martin completed a fantastic three days in the best possible fashion.

Lack of partnerships costs side

Otago opener Hamish Rutherford has been one of the better performed Volts batsmen but has still...

Lack of partnerships has cost side more than anything else

The domestic twenty20 tournament has reached the midway point and Otago finds itself winless and anchored at the bottom of the competition standings. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi puts his spin on what is going wrong.

Lockrose looks to have bright future

Never mind the result — Otago unveiled a new left-arm spinner and the 17-year-old looks to have a bright future.

Martin marks milestone in style

Not only is Katey Martin the most loyal player in the province, but the Otago captain has a great sense of timing as well.

Volts make 147 for seven

Volts make 147 for seven

Otago has made 147 for seven in its twenty20 match with Auckland at Molyneux Park today.

Crunch time for Otago against Auckland

Otago is getting into desperate territory.

Martin scores half-century to lead Otago to victory over ND

Katey Martin smashed a half-century to lead Otago to a six-wicket win against Northern Districts in a twenty20 match at Lincoln yesterday.

Numbers lead to dropping of Neesham

It is not easy to drop a player like Jimmy Neesham but Otago coach Rob Walter felt he had no option.

Neesham dropped from the Volts

Otago all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been dropped for the Volts twenty20 match against Auckland at Molyneux Park tomorrow.

Safety concerns see bowler turn to unusual headgear

Warren Barnes wears his protective headgear yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

Safety concerns see bowler turn to unusual headgear

Warren Barnes is not expecting a starring role in Hollywood's next horror blockbuster.

Ellis breaks record in Canty win

Andy Ellis, of Canterbury, bowls during the Twenty20 Supersmash match between Otago and Canterbury yesterday in Alexandra. Photos: Getty Images

Ellis breaks record in Canty win

Veteran all-rounder Andrew Ellis grabbed four more wickets than he needed to create history yesterday, and helped Canterbury to a six-wicket win in the process.

Sparks look to turn up the voltage against Northern Districts

The Sparks will be missing Suzie Bates but Kate Heffernan returns for the series of games against Northern Districts in Lincoln during the next three days.