Cricket

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

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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Windies returning to University Oval

The University Oval. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Windies returning to University Oval

Dunedin will get four days of international cricket this summer but see just two of the six inbound teams.

Stead to provide ‘interim’ coaching for Volts

Stead to provide ‘interim’ coaching for Volts

Otago Cricket has gone for a steady option to keep an eye on the Volts until they have a new coach.

Mathews bows out

Former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews ended his 119-test career with a draw against Bangladesh in Galle yesterday.

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Foxcroft heading back to CD

Otago Volts all-rounder Dean Foxcroft gets excited during a Plunket Shield match against Auckland...

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Foxcroft heading back to CD

Dean Foxcroft has been careful not to burn any bridges with Otago.

James’ contract reward for consistency

White Ferns batter Bella James swats the ball behind square on the onside during the third T20...

James’ contract reward for consistency

Keep grinding, people.

Otago's Bella James earns White Ferns contract

Otago's Bella James has earned White Ferns central contract. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Otago's Bella James earns White Ferns contract

Otago opener Bella James and Auckland left-arm seamer Bree Illing have earned their maiden White Ferns central contracts for the 2025-26 season.

Devine to pull pin on ODIs after World Cup

Devine to pull pin on ODIs after World Cup

White Ferns ODI captain Sophie Devine has an end date in sight.

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

SA shrug off chokers tag to win World Test Championship

South African players celebrate as captain Temba Bavuma holds aloft the mace at Lord's in London....

SA shrug off chokers tag to win World Test Championship

South Africa have won the World Test Championship, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.

South Africa 69 runs from winning World Test Championship

South Africa's Aiden Markram (foreground) and Temba Bavuma put on an unbeaten stand of 143 to put...

South Africa 69 runs from winning World Test Championship

South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord’s.

Duffy’s outstanding international season recognised at awards

Jacob Duffy bowls during game two of the men's T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan at...

Duffy’s outstanding international season recognised at awards

A breakout summer has seen Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy named Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony last night.

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Foxcroft understood to be heading to CD

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Foxcroft understood to be heading to CD

Former Otago captain Dean Foxcroft will suit up for Central Districts next summer.

Obituary: Keith Stackpole, cricketer

Obituary: Keith Stackpole, cricketer

Allrounder turned opening batsman, Keith Stackpole was an aggressive strokemaker and the star of Australia’s cricket team from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s.

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Dean Foxcroft leaving Otago for CD

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Dean Foxcroft leaving Otago for CD

Former Otago captain Dean Foxcroft will suit up for Central Districts next summer.

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