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Cricket star made 'foolish mistake' in driving after drinking

One of Australia's greatest batsmen was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.

Jamieson, O’Rourke to spearhead NZ attack

Kyle Jamieson in action for the Delhi Capitals earlier this month. PHOTO: REUTERS/MIHIR SINGH

Jamieson, O’Rourke to spearhead NZ attack

Black Caps spearheads Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke have been selected for a one-off test against Ireland in late May and a three-test series against England in June.

Black Caps overcome Bangladesh to draw T20 series

The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka.

Santner sidelined by shoulder injury

Santner sidelined by shoulder injury

Mitchell Santner has been sidelined for a month by an injury to his left shoulder, New Zealand's cricket board says.

New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates shares stories with members of the Otago Girls’ First XI at the...

New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

Suzie Bates was back at school yesterday, this time without the textbooks.

Allott appointed NZC CEO

Allott appointed NZC CEO

Former Black Caps pace bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink.

Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been named NZ Cricket's new CEO. Photo: RNZ

Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December.

‘Exciting young talent’ named in squad to tour England

‘Exciting young talent’ named in squad to tour England

Spin bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire and Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp, have been named in the White Ferns ODI squad for UK matches.

Tributes flow for Bates following retirement announcement

Otago cricketers Suzie Bates and Sarah Tsukigawa celebrate their inclusion in the White Ferns at...

Tributes flow for Bates following retirement announcement

Sarah Tsukigawa has seen Suzie Bates from all sides.

Batting lets Black Caps down against Bangladesh

Nick Kelly gave the Black Caps hope scoring 59 against Bangladesh. Photo: Getty Images (file)

Batting lets Black Caps down against Bangladesh

A disappointing batting effort has resulted in the Black Caps losing the ODI series against Bangladesh.

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Five of Bates’ best

White Fern Suzie Bates bats as Australia wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy looks on during a T20 World...

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Five of Bates’ best

Cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a look back at Suzie Bates' favourite knocks.

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Basketball’s loss was cricket’s enormous gain

Suzie Bates reached greatness, but greatness never affected her. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Basketball’s loss was cricket’s enormous gain

COMMENT: Suzannah Wilson Bates started early in the backyard with her brothers and was well on the way to becoming ‘‘Super Suzie’’ before she had even left Otago Girls’ High School.

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Once more unto the breach for Super Suzie

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Once more unto the breach for Super Suzie

The end is near. Otago and NZ great Suzie Bates plays her final game for the White Ferns at the T20 World Cup. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi helps her reflect on a marvellous career.

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Bates to retire after World Cup

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Bates to retire after World Cup

Veteran White Ferns and Otago opener Suzie Bates has announced she will retire from the international game.

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Unheralded Young registers 100 international games

Will Young plays a shot during the Black Caps’ one-day series in Bangladesh. PHOTO: AFP VIA GETTY...

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Unheralded Young registers 100 international games

Black Caps batter Will Young has quietly crept his way to 100 international games.

Bangladesh level series against Black Caps

The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh by six wickets in the second ODI in Dhaka.

Bowlers close out win for Black Caps

The Black Caps opened their three-game ODI series against Bangladesh with a solid win in Mirpur on Friday night.

New base for Auckland

Auckland Cricket has committed to a redevelopment of Colin Maiden Park and hopes to have their new home for the sport ready by January.

Lister called up

Auckland seamer Ben Lister could make his first appearance for the Black Caps in more than two years.

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Former Otago stalwart remembered as ‘top man’ after crash death

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Former Otago stalwart remembered as ‘top man’ after crash death

Members of the Otago cricket community are mourning former long-serving player and administrator Ian Rutherford, who died following a crash near Ettrick last week.

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