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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

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.

Bates signs with Durham

Sparks batter Suzie Bates hits straight during her side’s win over the Hinds at the University...

Bates signs with Durham

White Ferns and Otago cricket great Suzie Bates has signed with Durham Cricket for the One Day Cup and Vitality Blast.

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Otago trio honoured

Eden Carson sends down a delivery during a women's ODI match between New Zealand and Australia at...

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Otago trio honoured

Otago trio Eden Carson, Jacob Duffy and Chris Gaffaney were among the winners at the 2025 New Zealand Cricket Awards last night.

Former Otago coach tipped for Black Caps

Former Otago coach tipped for Black Caps

Black Caps coach Gary Stead has an important decision to make in the next few weeks.

Stead to step down as NZ white-ball coach

Stead to step down as NZ white-ball coach

Gary Stead is standing down as Black Caps white ball coach and is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.

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A middling red-ball year - again

Otago opener Dale Phillips works the ball off his pads during a Plunket Shield match against...

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A middling red-ball year - again

Cricket writer Adrian Seconi reviews another summer where the Otago Volts came up empty in the Plunket Shield.

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