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    Black Cap Jacob Duffy takes a catch to dismiss Johann Layne of the West Indies. He went on to...

    Duffy bags five as Black Caps seize control

    Southland seamer Jacob Duffy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to secure the Black Caps a handy first innings lead against the West Indies in the opening test.

    Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

    Robin Smith. Photo: Reuters

    Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

    Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire says.

    Target too much for Otago U19

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    Target too much for Otago U19

    Otago slipped to a 47-run loss to Auckland in a rain-affected clash on the second day of the New Zealand under-19 men’s tournament at Lincoln yesterday.

    Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test

    Usman Khawaja. Photo: Getty Images

    Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test

    Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against in England in Brisbane due to a back problem, the team says.

    West Indies pace puts Black Caps on the ropes

    West Indies bowler Kemar Roach  reacts as Kane Williamson and Tom Latham score some runs for the...

    West Indies pace puts Black Caps on the ropes

    The West Indies put on a fine display of fast bowling to leave NZ clinging on at 231 for nine, when bad light ended play on the opening day of the Christchurch test.

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    Latham backs inexperienced trio

    Tom Latham. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Latham backs inexperienced trio

    Black Caps captain Tom Latham will likely juggle a seam attack that features three players with just five tests between them.

    Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says

    Rob Walter is confident the Black Caps can slip back into test mode. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says

    Black Caps coach Rob Walter doesn't expect his side to have any problems slipping back into test match mode in the first test against West Indies starting in Christchurch on Tuesday.

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    Sparks three runs short of season’s first win

    Polly Inglis made 86 to help put the home side into a position to launch. Photo: Linda Robertson

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    Sparks three runs short of season’s first win

    The Otago Sparks are still searching for a breakthrough win this season.

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    Draw ‘pretty pleasing result’ for Volts

    Otago captain Luke Georgeson plays a shot during a Plunket Shield fixture against Canterbury at...

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    Draw ‘pretty pleasing result’ for Volts

    Otago has made strides forward in first-class cricket.

    Union bowlers tear through lineup to crush Glenavy

    Union bowlers tear through lineup to crush Glenavy

    The final round of the Borton Cup before the holiday break was played over the weekend with a crushing 10-wicket win by Union over Glenavy

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    Smith, Holt shine to set up NEV win

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    Smith, Holt shine to set up NEV win

    A roundup of Dunedin club cricket matches played over the weekend

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    Plenty of promise in U19 squad

    Otago under-19 seamer Mason Clarke gets some instructions during a practice session with the...

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    Plenty of promise in U19 squad

    Otago seamer Mason Clarke will spearhead the attack for the province at the national under-19 tournament which gets under way in Lincoln today.

    Owaka to face Waihola in final

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    Owaka to face Waihola in final

    The finalists have been found for the South Otago Premier Cricket T20 competition.

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    Glenn short of century but test-ready

    Otago batter Glenn Phillips begins the long walk back after being given leg before wicket from a...

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    Glenn short of century but test-ready

    Glenn Phillips is ready to take back his place in the test team.

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    Sparks without key internationals

    Felicity Robertson. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Sparks without key internationals

    The Otago Sparks have been getting back to basics for the past two weeks.

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    Bowlers biff Volts with bat

    Otago opening batter Jack Boyle is bowled by Canterbury paceman Michael Rae during the second day...

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    Bowlers biff Volts with bat

    A couple of Canterbury bowlers ripped into the Otago attack and took control of the Plunket Shield encounter at the University Oval yesterday.

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    Notes from slip

    England captain Ben Stokes reacts to another Travis Head (rear) boundary during the first Ashes...

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    Notes from slip

    Otago Country beat Dunedin Metro by three runs in the annual Stuart McKnight Memorial Trophy game at the weekend.

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    Wakatipu ‘worth a punt’ in finals

    Wakatipu High School cricketers walk off Molyneux Park after beating Southland Boys’ by six...

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    Wakatipu ‘worth a punt’ in finals

    Wakatipu High School First XI cricketers already feel like they have beaten the odds.

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    Nicholls ton gives edge to Canterbury

    Otago captain Luke Georgeson successfully appeals for lbw against Canterbury batter Chad Bowes...

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    Nicholls ton gives edge to Canterbury

    Canterbury veteran Henry Nicholls put on a master class and the tail wagged too hard for Otago’s comfort.

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    Bogue to fore again as Zappers notch two more wins

    Zac Cumming. Photo: supplied

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    Bogue to fore again as Zappers notch two more wins

    The Zappers have shocked Auckland A with a stunning run chase to go through the T20 A tournament in Taupō undefeated.
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