Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba
Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba
Australia have stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test to go 2-0 up in the series, as England's resistance was broken on day four in Brisbane.
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England 'over-prepared' ahead of Gabba loss: McCullum
England 'over-prepared' ahead of Gabba loss: McCullum
Coach Brendon McCullum has claimed England trained too hard for the Gabba Test, which ended in a bruising eight-wicket loss that leaves the tourists' Ashes hopes in tatters.
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Albion makes Uni chase leather
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Albion makes Uni chase leather
A roundup of premier club cricket games played in Dunedin at the weekend.
Bandits claim T20 crown in entertaining final
Bandits claim T20 crown in entertaining final
The Owaka Bandits are the South Otago premier T20 champions for the season.
Brien’s big day out key to big Oamaru win; Valley on board
Brien’s big day out key to big Oamaru win; Valley on board
Friday night’s opening round of the Dick Hunt T20 competition featured Oamaru beating Albion by 73 runs and Valley securing their maiden win of the season with a 38-run triumph over Glenavy.
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Tough run chase looms for Otago
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Tough run chase looms for Otago
Otago will likely be in survival mode on the final day of their Plunket Shield game against Northern Districts in Hamilton today.
Black Caps call in reinforcements to test squad
Black Caps call in reinforcements to test squad
Uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae has been added to the Black Caps squad for the second test against the West Indies.
West Indies deprive NZ of victory in Christchurch test
West Indies deprive NZ of victory in Christchurch test
A defiant double-century from Justin Greaves has led the West Indies to a historic draw in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.
Breakthrough
Breakthrough
England pace bowler Jofra Archer celebrates dismissing Australia’s Jake Weatherald during day 2 of the second Ashes test at The Gabba in Brisbane yesterday.
Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20
Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20
North East Valley started the T20 campaign with a healthy win against Albion at Logan Park on Thursday night.
Otago battling in U19 tourney
Otago battling in U19 tourney
Otago slumped to a third consecutive loss at the New Zealand under-19 men’s tournament in Lincoln yesterday.
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Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts
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Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts
Otago snaffled four late wickets to share the honours with Northern Districts on the opening day of their Plunket Shield encounter in Hamilton yesterday.
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Latham, Ravindra dominant
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Latham, Ravindra dominant
How much time do we leave them?
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No Phillips for next match
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No Phillips for next match
Otago have named their side for the next Plunket Shield assignment and there is no Glenn Phillips.
Centuries put Black Caps in control
Centuries put Black Caps in control
Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred to put the Black Caps in control against the West Indies in Christchurch.
First over specialist Starc strikes again
First over specialist Starc strikes again
Australia's Mitchell Starc has claimed his third first-over wicket of the Ashes, by dismissing England opener Ben Duckett for a first-ball duck on day one of the second test in Brisbane.
India can't make head nor tail of coin curse
India can't make head nor tail of coin curse
India have lost their 20th consecutive toss in one-day internationals, in a remarkable continuation of their wretched luck with the coin flip that has baffled the team and bemused fans.
Five for Duffy as Black Caps edge ahead
Five for Duffy as Black Caps edge ahead
Otago seamer Jacob Duffy nabbed his maiden five-wicket bag to help the Black Caps fight back on day two of the first test against the West Indies in Christchurch yesterday.
Duffy bags five as Black Caps seize control
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
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.