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Stead steps down as Black Caps coach

Stead steps down as Black Caps coach

Black Caps coach Gary Stead's successful seven years in charge of the men's national cricket side is over.

Newcomers signed to Black Caps

Newcomers signed to Black Caps

Four exciting newcomers have earned first-time Black Caps central contracts for the 2025-26 season.

Black Caps: Four new players pick up central contracts

Mitchell Hay is one of four new players to be centrally contracted for the Black Caps. Photo:...

Black Caps: Four new players pick up central contracts

Four players have been given their first Black Caps central contracts, while two veteran spinners are among those to miss out on contracts for next season.

Champions Trophy-winning Black Caps coach dies

Former Black Caps coach David Trist has died in Christchurch aged 77.

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Otago facing possible loss of Noffke

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Otago facing possible loss of Noffke

The Otago Volts might have to start the search for a new coach very soon.

Obituary: Peter Lever, cricketer

For a generation of New Zealand cricket fans, England fast bowler Peter Lever will be remembered for a single ball.

Jensen ends international career

Otago all-rounder Hayley Jensen has called time on her international career. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Jensen ends international career

White Ferns and Otago all-rounder Hayley Jensen has retired from international cricket.

Jensen's time with White Ferns over

Hayley Jensen at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup tournament in 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Jensen's time with White Ferns over

Otago Spark Hayley Jensen has called time on her White Ferns career.

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Key coaching roles close to being filled — CEO

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Key coaching roles close to being filled — CEO

The Otago Cricket Association hopes to fill the Sparks head coach position in the next few weeks.

Mike Hesson named as Pakistan limited overs coach

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson reflects on his six-year stint with the national team at St Clair...

Mike Hesson named as Pakistan limited overs coach

Former New Zealand and Otago coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

Kohli to retire from test cricket

Virat Kohli celebrates his century as India took a big lead in the third test against England....

Kohli to retire from test cricket

India batting great Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from test cricket, bringing down the curtain on a glorious career in the longest format.

NZ cricketers leave India as tensions escalate

Trent Boult is one of five New Zealand players involved in the IPL. Photo: Reuters

NZ cricketers leave India as tensions escalate

New Zealand cricketers are leaving India after the IPL cricket tournament was suspended due to the threat of war between India and Pakistan.

Foxcroft does his bit in losing NZ A effort

Foxcroft does his bit in losing NZ A effort

Otago's Dean Foxcroft did his best to whack New Zealand A out of trouble in their opening one-dayer against Bangladesh A in Sylhet yesterday.

'I just see the ball and play': 14-year-old smashes IPL ton

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after becoming the youngest player to score an...

'I just see the ball and play': 14-year-old smashes IPL ton

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket after guiding Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

Two Volts in strong NZ A side

Two Otago players feature in a Black Caps back-up brigade heading to Bangladesh later this week.

Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Michael Slater became a commentator after his retirement from cricket. Photo: Getty Images

Former Aussie cricketer jailed for domestic violence

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence.

14-year-old IPL debutant smashes first ball for six

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history when he opened the batting for...

14-year-old IPL debutant smashes first ball for six

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the IPL spotlight as its youngest debutant and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced.