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    Dominant England spin way past Proteas

    England left-arm orthodox spinner Linsey Smith celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa...

    Dominant England spin way past Proteas

    Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

    Marsh century sinks Black Caps

    Australian batter Mitch Marsh holds the Chappell-Hadlee trophy after leading his side to victory...

    Marsh century sinks Black Caps

    Australian captain Mitch Marsh must enjoy playing the Black Caps.

    Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win against Black Caps

    Marsh inspires Aussies to T20 win against Black Caps

    Mitch Marsh's first Twenty20 international century has inspired Australia to a stunning two-wicket win over New Zealand.

    Rain wrecks second T20

    Australia’s Travis Head makes his way off the Bay Oval after being dismissed for five in the...

    Rain wrecks second T20

    Maybe the first week of October is not the greatest time to schedule a cricket series in New Zealand after all.

    Bangladesh impress

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    Bangladesh impress

    Bangladesh secured just their second Women’s Cricket World Cup win as they beat Pakistan by seven wickets in Colombo yesterday.

    Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win

    The Indian players celebrate after beating Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women’s Cricket...

    Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win

    The battle of the hosts at the Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing tournament opener in Guwahati yesterday.

    Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win

    Australia batter Mitch Marsh smashes the ball down the ground on his way to top-scoring for the...

    Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win

    Perhaps pencil in something else to do if you are in Mount Maunganui tomorrow night.

    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

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    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

    Former Black Caps and Otago left-arm bowler Shayne O’Connor has been promoted to the ICC international panel of match referees.

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Rachin Ravindra needed stitches to his upper lip and nose. Photo: Getty Images

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra is out of the T20I series against Australia after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    Black Caps T20 captain Michael Bracewell (left) and Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh take part...

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    There are a lot of talking points ahead of the Chappell-Hadlee series, which gets under way in Tauranga tonight at the renamed "Beige Oval".

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    New Zealand teammates Lea Tahuhu, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates pose with the ICC Women's T20...

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    There's some exciting talent to keep your eye on at the Women’s World Cup, reports cricket writer Adrian Seconi.

    From gimmick to commercial juggernaut

    Players including Hamish Marshall turned up wearing New Zealand's beige playing kits from the...

    From gimmick to commercial juggernaut

    It may have been New Zealand's retro moustaches, wigs and floppy hats, but in 2005 then-Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting was far from convinced that Twenty20 cricket would catch on.

    Beloved cricket umpire dies

    Former umpire Dickie Bird rings the bell ahead of a test match at Lord's cricket ground in London...

    Beloved cricket umpire dies

    Harold “Dickie” Bird, the charismatic and much-loved former cricket umpire from England who officiated in 66 test matches and three World Cup finals, has died. He was 92.

    Bates passionate about coaching

    Suzie Bates. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON/ODT

    Bates passionate about coaching

    White Ferns batter Suzie Bates is about to compete in her sixth and possibly last World Cup.

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Cricket fans enjoy a Super Smash game on the bank at Sir John Davies Oval in 2021.PHOTO: ALLIED...

    QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges

    Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.

    Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series

    Ben Sears. Photo: Getty Images

    Jamieson, Sears back for Australia T20 series

    Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson return to the Black Caps T20 line-up for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia at Bay Oval early next month.

    Casual terms agreed

    Finn Allen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Casual terms agreed

    Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on New Zealand Cricket international casual playing agreements for the 2025-26 season.

    Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped

    Sri Lankan fans watch on at the Black Caps game against Sri Lanka in Queenstown in 2023. Photo:...

    Local starts petition as Queenstown dropped from international cricket calendar

    Queenstown's John Davies Oval has become one of the world's iconic cricket venues, with picturesque mountains and a lake as a breathtaking backdrop - but not this summer.

    Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad

    Otago's Bella James has earned her maiden World Cup call up for the White Ferns. Photo: Peter...

    Four Sparks in NZ World Cup squad

    Otago's fab four have been selected in the White Ferns World Cup squad.

    Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

    Otago's Bella James has earned her maiden World Cup call up for the White Ferns. Photo: Peter...

    Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

    Long-serving White Fern Sophie Devine will end her one-day international career at her fifth Women's Cricket World Cup when she leads a squad including four newcomers at next month's tournament.
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