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Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

Otago's Bella James has earned her maiden World Cup call up for the White Ferns. Photo: Peter...

Cricket: Otago's James, Inglis earn maiden World Cup call-ups

Long-serving White Fern Sophie Devine will end her one-day international career at her fifth Women's Cricket World Cup when she leads a squad including four newcomers at next month's tournament.

Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message

Mariu posts 249 to send selectors message

Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.

McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Getty Images

McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum does not like the term 'Bazball' and says misconceptions surrounding England's style of play are "disrespectful".

Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton

Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.

Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa

Ross Taylor leaves the field after being dismissed in his final international cricket match, at...

Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa

Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.

McMillan gets an upgrade

Former Black Cap Craig McMillan has been appointed White Ferns assistant coach.

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Jensen to play in European comp

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Jensen to play in European comp

Former Otago and White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen is not quite done with cricket yet.

Injuries hit NZ before T20 series

Injuries hit NZ before T20 series

Those Australians just dodged a bumper.

Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series

Black Caps trio Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the home T20 series against Australia.

Selecting from couch 'is easy'

"... having thick skin and being brave helps." — Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells. Photo:...

Departing NZ selector oversaw big changes in lineup

Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells has some sage advice for his replacement.

Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

Basking in the Central Otago sun is hard to pass up at the best of times.

Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.

Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington

The Plunket Shield hits a ton.

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Are Zimbabwe just chance to pad stats?

Zimbabwe can only dream about having a batter of the class of Andy Flower, pictured in action in...

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Are Zimbabwe just chance to pad stats?

The Black Caps posted the biggest test win in their history when they crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in Bulawayo last week.

Season to start with white ball

Season to start with white ball

Otago will get their summer under way with the white ball again.

'Great series': NZ crush Zimbabwe in record victory

New Zealand have completed their biggest win in test cricket with a crushing innings and 359-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the series 2-0 in Bulawayo.

Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

The Black Caps' Devon Conway enjoys the feeling of racking up another test century during day 2...

Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

New Zealand continued to dominate in the afternoon sessions of the first day of the second test against Zimbabwe overnight Thursday, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174 for 1 in...

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

New Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones is looking forward to leading the team for the next two...

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

Former Otago top-order batter Josh Tasman-Jones knows his first challenge will be to win people over.

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

Eden Carson appeals a call playing for the Sparks earlier this year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

The Otago Sparks have lured another northern all-rounder south for the season.

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

New Zealand did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.

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