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Lou Vincent playing for Auckland in 2012. Photo: Getty Images

Ban relaxed: Vincent can return to domestic cricket

Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent says he's grateful to have his life ban for match fixing relaxed by England's cricket board, which will allow him to be involved in domestic...

Ferns win final T20 in Queenstown

White Ferns celebrate a wicket. Photo: Getty Images

Ferns win final T20 in Queenstown

The White Ferns have breezed to victory in the third T20 against Pakistan in Queenstown.

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Ferns have pride to play for in dead rubber

Hannah Rowe’s innings of 33 from 24 was one of the few highlights for New Zealand during game two...

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Ferns have pride to play for in dead rubber

The leading priority for the White Ferns today ought to be avoid a third consecutive loss to Pakistan — that is if fear is any motivator at all.

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Sparks look for increased aggression

Otago Sparks coach Craig Cumming. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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Sparks look for increased aggression

Craig Cumming is hoping his side can click into first gear today.

Otago miss U19 final

Otago miss U19 final

Otago narrowly missed out on a place in the national under-19 final despite edging Wellington by three wickets in a tense one-day game in Lincoln yesterday.

Test continues rapid advance despite rain

Unrelenting rain prompted match officials to call off the entire second day's play in the second test between Bangladesh and New Zealand on Thursday.

Notes from the slip, December 8th

Notes from the slip, December 8th

You are never too old for this beautiful game.

Dismal day for Volts as batters struggle

Coach Dion Ebrahim of the Otago Volts talks tactics at a recent training. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

Dismal day for Volts as batters struggle

Who knew it would be so hard to score runs at Pukekura Park?

New faces in NZ’s ODI squad

Will O’Rourke (second right) celebrates with his Canterbury team-mates after taking a wicket in...

New faces in NZ’s ODI squad

Look at the series as ground zero.

Aussies sound Test alarm over franchise clashes

Devon Conway plays the ball during the Black Caps' second Test against the Proteas last year....

Aussies sound Test alarm over franchise clashes

Senior Australian players admit concern over the future of Test cricket, ahead of a summer that includes South Africa sending a second-string side to New Zealand.

Black Caps slump against Bangladesh spin

As their spinners ripped through Bangladesh, the Black Caps’ batters could have been forgiven had a nagging thought crept into their heads: what happens when it’s our turn?

Strong start from NZ

The Black Caps made a strong start against Bangladesh last evening after losing the toss and being asked to bowl by the home side in the second test at Dhaka.