From cricket infamy to charity gold
The retro beige cricket kit worn by former NZ cricket and rugby international Brian McKechnie during the infamous 1981 underarm incident has found a new home - and raised $22,000 for a good cause.
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Otago ‘not too far away’ from posting first win
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Otago ‘not too far away’ from posting first win
Stay patient — the wins will come.
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‘Fortress’ reputation on line
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‘Fortress’ reputation on line
The Black Caps could not have picked a better spot for a series decider.
Fourth T20 against Windies rained off
Fourth T20 against Windies rained off
The fourth T20 international between the Black Caps and West Indies has been wiped out by rain in Nelson.
Eight sixes in a row on way to record 11-ball 50
Eight sixes in a row on way to record 11-ball 50
Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary became the first ever player to smash eight successive sixes in first class cricket and also raced to an 11-ball 50.
NZ win a third T20 thriller
NZ win a third T20 thriller
The Black Caps have held their nerve to claim a tense nine-run T20 win in the third match of the series against the West Indies in Nelson.
Lacklustre total spells fourth Volts loss on trot
Lacklustre total spells fourth Volts loss on trot
The Otago Volts are winning the race to the bottom.
Bogue keeps good times rolling in rout
Bogue keeps good times rolling in rout
Albion opener Hugo Bogue battered the University-Grange attack into submission.
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Union stay unbeaten as they defend Payne Tempero cup
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Union stay unbeaten as they defend Payne Tempero cup
Union maintained their unbeaten season by successfully defending the Payne Tempero Challenge Cup against Albion at King George Park.
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Kings still unbeaten after classy win against Milton
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Kings still unbeaten after classy win against Milton
Three teams remain unbeaten after two rounds of the South Otago T20 competition, but only two have maximum points.
Obituary: Simpson a cricketer for every season when Australia called
Obituary: Simpson a cricketer for every season when Australia called
As a player, captain and coach, Bob Simpson was one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket.
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Potential debuts for talented pedigree
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Potential debuts for talented pedigree
Otago have been forced to shuffle the pack ahead of their Ford Trophy match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve today.
NZ survive Windies comeback
NZ survive Windies comeback
Another game at Eden Park, another unlikely batting comeback, and another spectacular finish — but this time it was New Zealand on the winning side in the second T20 last night at Eden Park.
Arrowtown link to cricket's infamous underarm
Arrowtown link to cricket's infamous underarm
Former NZ international cricketer Brian McKechnie will be reunited with the kit he wore during the infamous 1981 underarm incident against Australia.
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Carson not happy with contribution
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Carson not happy with contribution
Eden Carson was hoping to deliver more wickets than laughs.
Windies hold on for opening win
Windies hold on for opening win
New Zealander batter Rachin Ravindra hits through the legside as West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope looks on in the opening T20 international at Eden Park in Auckland last night.
Seifert out of Windies T20s
Seifert out of Windies T20s
Blackcaps wicketkeeper Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies getting under way tonight.
Seifert out of West Indies tour with fractured finger
Seifert out of West Indies tour with fractured finger
The Black Caps will be without Tim Seifert for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies.
Tail left with far too much wagging to do
Tail left with far too much wagging to do
Otago tried to flog their way to victory, having spent most of their innings inching towards defeat.
Williamson bows out of T20 internationals
Williamson bows out of T20 internationals
New Zealand cricket great Kane Williamson has called time on his 93-game T20 international career.