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Volts start well but fall short in run chase against Kings

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Volts start well but fall short in run chase against Kings

Jamal Todd made an excellent beginning to his T20 campaign, but the Volts could not make the most of a good start as they failed to make it a home double in Alexandra.

England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win

England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root share a laugh during day two of the fourth test in the 2025/26...

England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win

England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years at a sunbathed MCG today as their batters chased down 175 runs to secure a four-wicket victory.

Rain disrupts Super Smash

Rain had the final say in the opening game of the Super Smash in Hamilton yesterday.

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‘Positive’ work follows culture review

Russell Mawhinney. File photo: Linda Robertson

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‘Positive’ work follows culture review

It has been a tumultuous year or so for the Otago Cricket Association, but chairman Russell Mawhinney is confident the organisation has addressed some issues

Overseas players join Sparks

The Super Smash might have an uncertain future but the Sparks seem keen to go out with a bang.

Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd

Cameron Green is run out by England's Brydon Carse. Photo: Reuters

Ashes: Chaotic start in front of record MCG crowd

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test, after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record MCG crowd.

Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

Jhye Richardson of Australia bowls during an Australia nets session at the Melbourne Cricket...

Richardson recalled as Australia favour all-pace attack

Pace ace Jhye Richardson is set to play his first test in more than four years as Australia look to hit England with a barrage of pace.

Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test

Ollie Pope, whose 46 in Perth remains his highest score in six Ashes innings on this tour, paid...

Archer injured, Pope dropped for Boxing Day test

A side strain has ended England fast bowler Jofra Archer's Ashes campaign, while the beleaguered tourists dropped batter Ollie Pope for the Boxing Day test against Australia.

Stokes concerned for England players' welfare

England's Ben Stokes answers questions during a news conference in Melbourne ahead of the fourth...

Stokes concerned for England players' welfare

An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.

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Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’

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Duffy’s year with NZ — ‘It’s been an awesome ride’

Jacob Duffy is fast becoming a cult hero.

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What could be final lash of Super Smash

Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis slashes at the ball during a Super Smash game against the...

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What could be final lash of Super Smash

The domestic T20 competitions will get under way on Boxing Day when Northern Districts host Auckland in back-to-back men’s and women’s games at Seddon Park.

Lennox gets maiden call-up

Central Districts left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has earned his maiden call-up for the Black Caps.

Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins

Todd Murphy playing for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield in October. Photo: Getty Images

Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins

Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes test, while captain Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the series due to a back issue.