Keeper Chu given his chance in shortest format
Otago wicketkeeper Max Chu will make his twenty20 debut tomorrow.
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Bates thrilled to be back for Sparks in T20s
Bates thrilled to be back for Sparks in T20s
There was a time when Suzie Bates would put her phone number on her bat. That way if it got lost, someone could call to arrange to return it.
NZ dislodge Australian openers in Perth
NZ dislodge Australian openers in Perth
In-form Australia opener David Warner fell in spectacular fashion on the stroke of tea on the first day of the first test on Thursday as a weakened New Zealand pace attack fought back in a Perth Stadium furnace.
Lockie Ferguson set for test debut
Lockie Ferguson set for test debut
Lockie Ferguson will make his test debut when the Black Caps begin their three-test series against Australia in Perth this evening, Radio Sport believes.
Similarities in winning team of 1985 and NZ side now, Bracewell says
Similarities in winning team of 1985 and NZ side now, Bracewell says
Anti-Nuclear New Zealand blew up its alliance with the United States.
Social Sixes being trialled
Social Sixes being trialled
Otago and Dunedin cricket will introduce another format of the game in February — Social Sixes.
Cricketers to pay tribute to volcano deaths
Black Caps, Aussies to pay tribute to volcano deaths
The Black Caps and their Australian counterparts will band together before the first test to pay tribute to the lives lost in the White Island eruption.
Two Aussies, Bates’ return bolster Sparks
Two Aussies, Bates’ return bolster Sparks
The Otago Sparks will bring a little more thunder this season — two of them, to be precise.
Bottom-up focus no help yet at top
Bottom-up focus no help yet at top
A few runs would be great.
Black Caps' fingers crossed for in-doubt Boult
Black Caps' fingers crossed for in-doubt Boult
Trent Boult remains in doubt for Thursday's first test against Australia as the New Zealand quick battles to overcome a side strain.
Steve Smith sees similarities with Williamson
Steve Smith sees similarities with Williamson
Australian run machine Steve Smith sees a little bit of himself in Kane Williamson as his team prepare to take on arguably New Zealand's best ever batsman.
Shield stars as North Otago gains first-innings points
Shield stars as North Otago gains first-innings points
North Otago took first-innings Hawke Cup points in the zone four game against Otago Country at Molyneux Park over the weekend.
Auckland too tough for Sparks
Auckland too tough for Sparks
The Otago Sparks had a tough weekend at the office in Auckland, recording back-to-back losses to the home side.
Bash for Cash raises $30,000 for family
Bash for Cash raises $30,000 for family
Organisers of Princess Esme’s T20 Bash for Cash in Balclutha on Saturday are overwhelmed by the community response to their appeal.
Dempster holds nerve to snatch close win for Lions
Dempster holds nerve to snatch close win for Lions
The Lawrence Lions have won the South Otago T20 competition in just their second season back in the competition.
Big win for Marist; Metro sneaks home
Big win for Marist; Metro sneaks home
In the Southland premier league club competition, Marist, Metropolitan and Waikoikoi each earned valuable wins before the one-day competition takes a break over the holidays and resumes on January 18.
Fears for Boxing Day test
Fears for Boxing Day test
There are fears surrounding the Black Caps' Boxing Day test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Comment: Forget history: Taylor, Williamson could be key
Comment: Forget history: Taylor, Williamson could be key
PrologueHim: Can you tell the readers how we beat Australia.
Martin’s availability gives Sparks welcome injection of experience
Martin’s availability gives Sparks welcome injection of experience
The Otago Sparks have just gained a significant edge.
Weather may affect cup game
Weather may affect cup game
North Otago and Otago Country will play the first zone six Hawke Cup match this weekend, although weather may have the final say.