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Black Caps likely out of World Cup after loss to WI

West Indies players celebrate the wicket of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps likely out of World Cup after loss to WI

After just two games, the Black Caps World Cup dream is over. It is mathematically possible for them to qualify but requires miraculous scoring by minnow teams over cricket's powers.

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Noffke eager for challenge of coaching Volts

Ashley Noffke looks on during the Big Bash game between the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers...

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Noffke eager for challenge of coaching Volts

Ashley Noffke is up for the challenge.

Inglis awarded contract as back-up keeper

Otago cricketer Polly Inglis in action during a Super Smash game at the University Oval last...

Inglis awarded contract as back-up keeper

Polly Inglis is the latest Otago cricketer to be offered a central contract.

Former Aussie cricketer takes reins at Volts

Former Aussie cricketer takes reins at Volts

Former Australian cricketer Ashley Noffke has been appointed coach of the Otago Volts.

Black Caps humbled by Afghanistan

New Zealand have been humbled by Afghanistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Guyana.

'Don't bend your elbow': Steyn gets bowling tips

Staff at a street cricket set-up in New York patiently gave Dale Steyn pointers on how to bowl, not knowing they were giving tips to the fearsome South African fast bowler.

Otago's Polly Inglis offered White Ferns contract

Polly Inglis in action for the Sparks. File photo: Getty

Otago's Polly Inglis offered White Ferns contract

Otago wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis has received a White Ferns contract offer for the first time.

Obituary: Raman Subba Row, cricket administrator

Obituary: Raman Subba Row, cricket administrator

Opening batsman Raman Subba Row played 13 tests for England, but that was just the beginning of his lifetime contribution to cricket.

Williamson hails expanded World Cup T20

Kane Williamson during a nets session in Georgetown, Guyana. Photo: Darrian Traynor, ICC via...

Williamson hails expanded World Cup T20

Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson hailed the T20 World Cup's expansion to 20 nations after co-hosts US beat Pakistan, in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.

USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup

USA players celebrate their historic win over Pakistan in super over. Photo: Getty Images

USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup

The United States has beaten Pakistan in a Super Over in Dallas, Texas to achieve one of the biggest upsets in Twenty20 World Cup history and secure their second win of the tournament.

Obituary: Jack Alabaster

Thank you to all readers who tried to help identify the mystery players in the photograph which accompanied the Jack Alabaster obituary.

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Here we go again: Super 8 spot not a given

Devon Conway. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN/GETTY IMAGES

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Super 8 spot not a given for NZ

Wasn’t there a T20 World Cup just last month? Jaded cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a very serious look at the upcoming action.

NZ look to experience, adaptability at T20 World Cup

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson plays behind square on the legside. Photo: Getty Images

NZ look to experience, adaptability at T20 World Cup

NZ have long made a virtue of taking each challenge as it comes and while it might not make for much excitement at press conference time, it hasn't harmed their performances.

Black Caps lose Insley to South Australia

Black Caps lose Insley to South Australia

Black Caps performance manager Simon Insley is set to take up a new position as general manager cricket at the South Australian Cricket Association.

Kolkata win IPL title in one-sided final

Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrate their team's win over...

Kolkata win IPL title in one-sided final

Kolkata Knight Riders lifted their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a lop-sided final in Chennai.

Obituary: Derek Underwood, cricketer

Derek Underwood of England and slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler for Kent County Cricket Club on...

Obituary: Derek Underwood, cricketer

ICC Hall of Fame cricketer Derek Underwood was England’s most successful spin bowler and among the game’s elite.

Obituary: Jack Alabaster

On last week’s obituaries page we ran an account of the life of Otago and New Zealand cricketer and school principal Jack Alabaster.

Obituary: a New Zealand cricket winner

Jack Alabaster and wife Shirley celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary in Alexandra in 2018....

Obituary: a New Zealand cricket winner

Jack Alabaster was one of the finest leg-spin bowlers New Zealand has ever produced.

‘Integral’ Otago batter dies

Former Otago top order batter Kevin Burns died at home in Queenstown on Monday night.

England's James Anderson to retire from tests

James Anderson will retire as test cricket's most successful ever pace bowler. Photo: Getty Images

England's James Anderson to retire from tests

England's James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies this year, ending a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever pace bowler.

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