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Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

The Black Caps' Devon Conway enjoys the feeling of racking up another test century during day 2...

Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

New Zealand continued to dominate in the afternoon sessions of the first day of the second test against Zimbabwe overnight Thursday, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174 for 1 in...

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

New Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones is looking forward to leading the team for the next two...

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

Former Otago top-order batter Josh Tasman-Jones knows his first challenge will be to win people over.

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

Eden Carson appeals a call playing for the Sparks earlier this year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

The Otago Sparks have lured another northern all-rounder south for the season.

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

New Zealand did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.

Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

Otago seamer and proud Southlander Jacob Duffy has realised his dream to play test cricket.

Form in England gives Bates boost for future

Suzie Bates bats for Durham in England. Photo: Getty Images

Form in England gives Bates boost for future

A successful stint in England has White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates confident she still has something to offer the game.

Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

Jacob Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

Otago seamer Jacob Duffy has been confirmed in the Black Caps line-up for the second test against Zimbabwe, which gets under way in Bulawayo tonight.

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Surely Duffy has earned test cap

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Surely Duffy has earned test cap

Surely Otago right-armer Jacob Duffy will make his test debut tonight.

Smith ruled out of test series

Nathan Smith bowls for the Black Caps in Christchurch last year. Photo: Getty Images

Smith ruled out of test series

Another injury concern for the Black Caps with pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe test series with an abdominal injury.

Henry humble as Black Caps seal victory

Matt Henry played down his individual heroics after the Black Caps wrapped up a comfortable win over Zimbabwe in the first test on Saturday.

Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in first test

Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in first test

New Zealand won the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days, securing victory in Bulawayo by nine wickets after skittling out the hosts on Friday.

Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe

Nathan Smith was forced to retire hurt during the Black Caps batting innings. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe

The Black Caps are in firm control after taking a 158-run lead over Zimbabwe after the first innings and then making inroads into their hosts' batting in Bulawayo.

Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs.

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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.

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