Next-gen Sparks quest for three in a row
Cricket writer Adrian Seconi catches up with new Otago Sparks coach Gareth Davies ahead of today's opening game.
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Walter chuffed at Duffy’s success
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Walter chuffed at Duffy’s success
There was one Jacob Duffy fan a little bit more chuffed than most when the big Southlander carved up in the fifth T20 to seal a 3-1 series victory over the West Indies.
Obituary: Dickie Bird, umpire
Obituary: Dickie Bird, umpire
Known universally as "Dickie", Harold Bird was a charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire.
Chilly day ‘another Dunner stunner’
Chilly day ‘another Dunner stunner’
Black Caps hero Jacob Duffy described it as a perfect day.
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Work on technique finally coming to fruition
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Work on technique finally coming to fruition
Jacob Duffy reckons the half-season he spent remodelling his bowling action was the making of him.
Black Caps coach delighted with all-round effort
Black Caps coach delighted with all-round effort
That was the performance coach Rob Walter had been expecting.
Record retained as Black Caps bowl Windies
Record retained as Black Caps bowl Windies
And still undefeated.
Volts off the mark, thanks to weather
Volts off the mark, thanks to weather
Otago is on the scoreboard.
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Bulked up Phillips nearly ready for domestic return
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Bulked up Phillips nearly ready for domestic return
Glenn Phillips is back and lifting a lot of tin.
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Black Caps to battle Windies and wind
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Black Caps to battle Windies and wind
Small boundaries. Big hitters.
From cricket infamy to charity gold
From cricket infamy to charity gold
The retro beige cricket kit worn by former NZ cricket and rugby international Brian McKechnie during the infamous 1981 underarm incident has found a new home - and raised $22,000 for a good cause.
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Otago ‘not too far away’ from posting first win
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Otago ‘not too far away’ from posting first win
Stay patient — the wins will come.
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‘Fortress’ reputation on line
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‘Fortress’ reputation on line
The Black Caps could not have picked a better spot for a series decider.
Fourth T20 against Windies rained off
Fourth T20 against Windies rained off
The fourth T20 international between the Black Caps and West Indies has been wiped out by rain in Nelson.
Eight sixes in a row on way to record 11-ball 50
Eight sixes in a row on way to record 11-ball 50
Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary became the first ever player to smash eight successive sixes in first class cricket and also raced to an 11-ball 50.
NZ win a third T20 thriller
NZ win a third T20 thriller
The Black Caps have held their nerve to claim a tense nine-run T20 win in the third match of the series against the West Indies in Nelson.
Lacklustre total spells fourth Volts loss on trot
Lacklustre total spells fourth Volts loss on trot
The Otago Volts are winning the race to the bottom.
Bogue keeps good times rolling in rout
Bogue keeps good times rolling in rout
Albion opener Hugo Bogue battered the University-Grange attack into submission.
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Union stay unbeaten as they defend Payne Tempero cup
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Union stay unbeaten as they defend Payne Tempero cup
Union maintained their unbeaten season by successfully defending the Payne Tempero Challenge Cup against Albion at King George Park.
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Kings still unbeaten after classy win against Milton
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Kings still unbeaten after classy win against Milton
Three teams remain unbeaten after two rounds of the South Otago T20 competition, but only two have maximum points.