Second day called off
The second day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in the Indian city of Noida was called off at 9.30 (NZ time) last night.
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Ratepayers won’t pay for cricket
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Ratepayers won’t pay for cricket
Cricket will return to Alexandra this summer but without financial support from ratepayers.
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Test time — a few questions for the Black Caps
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Test time — a few questions for the Black Caps
The Black Caps will play a one-off test against Afghanistan beginning in India on Monday evening (NZ time). It is the first fixture between the two nations in the format, and cricket...
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All-rounder slots into new role
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All-rounder slots into new role
Sarah Tsukigawa is really expanding on the role of an all-rounder.
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
McCullum to take over England white ball teams
England test head coach and former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year.
NZ contract for Smith caps stellar year
NZ contract for Smith caps stellar year
Promising all-rounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have picked up the Black Caps contracts Devon Conway and Finn Allen turned down.
Sophie Devine to step down as White Ferns T20 captain
Sophie Devine to step down as White Ferns T20 captain
Sophie Devine will step down as White Ferns T20 captain at the conclusion of the women's T20 World Cup in October, though she'll remain skipper of the ODI side.
Sparks sign rising star
Sparks sign rising star
Isy Parry has received her maiden domestic contract and will be the 13th and final name on the Otago Sparks roster this summer.
Otago hoping Noffke’s golden touch continues
Otago hoping Noffke’s golden touch continues
Otago will be hoping new coach Ashley Noffke really does have the Midas touch.
Chris Cairns recovering from another heart attack
Chris Cairns recovering from another heart attack
New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns has suffered another heart attack.
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Opportunity to prepare test wickets draws groundsman north
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Opportunity to prepare test wickets draws groundsman north
University Oval groundsman Jayden Tohill is moving on after six years of carefully building up the reputation of the venue’s cricket wicket as a top surface.
Worker calls stumps
Worker calls stumps
Auckland and former Black Caps batter George Worker has retired from professional cricket.
Pace bowling pair in line for their first tours
Pace bowling pair in line for their first tours
Wind ’em up, let ’em go.
Sparks squad has ‘settled and exciting look’
Sparks squad has ‘settled and exciting look’
Former New Zealand under-19 all-rounder Anna Browning joins several new faces in the Otago Sparks for the 2024-25 season.
Last out for Quested
Last out for Quested
Former New Zealand umpire David Quested died in Christchurch on Monday following a short illness, aged 78.
England batting great Graham Thorpe dead at 55
England batting great Graham Thorpe dead at 55
Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) says.
Obituary: Frank Duckworth, statistician
Obituary: Frank Duckworth, statistician
Although he stopped playing cricket after he left school, Frank Duckworth left an indelible mark on the game.
Obituary: a great innings from Ibadulla
Obituary: a great innings from Ibadulla
Otago Daily Times cricket writer Adrian Seconi reflects on the indelible legacy player and coach Khalid "Billy" Ibadulla left on New Zealand and Otago cricket.
O’Connor appointed to NZC’s match referees panel
O’Connor appointed to NZC’s match referees panel
Former New Zealand and Otago left-armer Shayne O’Connor is back on the domestic cricket circuit.
Volts stick with proven players
Volts stick with proven players
Same, same. Otago have opted for consistency.