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‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

Gareth Davies looks forward to his first season coaching the Otago Sparks. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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‘Player-centric’ coach all about helping Sparks fulfil potential

"They pull the scrums off it, right?"

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Henry delivers as Black Caps triumph

Black Caps celebrate their Tri-Series win, in Harare, on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Henry delivers as Black Caps triumph

Matt Henry says no.

Henry heroics guide Black Caps to Tri-Series final win

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry restricted South Africa to three runs from the last over to seal a dramatic three-run victory in the Twenty20 International Tri-Series final in Harare.

Bracewell to stay with Black Caps for first test

Michael Bracewell last played a test match for the Black Caps in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Bracewell to stay with Black Caps for first test

Black Caps batting allrounder Michael Bracewell will replace the injured Glenn Phillips for the first test against Zimbabwe which starts on Wednesday in Bulawayo.

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Stead rules out fulltime Otago role

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Stead rules out fulltime Otago role

Former Black Caps coach Gary Stead has no intention of expanding his role with the Volts into a fulltime role.

Australia's rout of Windies threatens NZ's all-time low

Australia have bowled West Indies out for 27 to win the third test, the score only marginally eclipsing the lowest ever test total of 26, made by New Zealand in 1955.

Injury rules out batter

Injury rules out batter

Black Caps opening batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe after suffering a foot injury while playing in the Major League Cricket tournament.

All-rounder selected

All-rounder selected

Zac Cumming turned 20 last week and he has been rewarded with another Otago Volts contract.

Stand-in SA captain declares short of Lara's record

South Africa stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder felt he had no right to dislodge West Indies great Brian Lara and decided to declare 34 runs short of breaking his record.

‘Privilege’ to coach Volts

‘Privilege’ to coach Volts

Former coach Ashley Noffke says it was a "privilege" to coach the Volts for a season, and he leaves with nothing but fond memories.

‘One of the fastest’ selected for Zimbabwe tests

‘One of the fastest’ selected for Zimbabwe tests

A former Dunedin club cricketer is the bolter in the Black Caps test squad to play Zimbabwe.

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Is there a problem at Otago Cricket?

Former Otago coach Ash Noffke feels the cold shortly after arriving in Dunedin last year. PHOTO:...

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Change vital to stay relevant: Coggan

These appear to be turbulent times at Otago Cricket as coaches, players and staff members choose to leave the province. Signs of a crisis? Or nothing to see here?

New players confirmed in Otago list

Auckland right-arm seamer Danru Ferns will join the Otago Volts this season.

New Black Caps coach drops Conway for tri-series

Kane Williamson made a strong return for the Black Caps on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images

New Black Caps coach drops Conway for tri-series

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter has recalled a promising Auckland batter and a pace man who has not played for the Black Caps since late last year for his first assignment in charge.

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