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    Nix let lead slip late

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    Breakers pip Melbourne

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    Coll beaten in New York

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    Coll beaten in New York

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    Alottago ready to go in feature

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    Anderton hoping for some late presents

    Brian Anderton. Photo: file

    Anderton hoping for some late presents

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    Cartwright, Maher reuniting

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    Cartwright, Maher reuniting

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    Cole’s plan taking shape

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    Cole’s plan taking shape

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    Sears to link up with Black Caps in India

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    Sears to link up with Black Caps in India

    Wellington Firebirds pace bowler Ben Sears will join the Black Caps as travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup in India.

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    Kings demolish Aces to secure place in men’s T20 final

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    Kings demolish Aces to secure place in men’s T20 final

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    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

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    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

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    Interest in young outside backs

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    Interest in young outside backs

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    Variety in Ferguson’s treble

    Craig Ferguson did it every which way in his winning treble at Ascot Park yesterday.
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