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Otago Daily Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Windies returning to University Oval
Dunedin will get four days of international cricket this summer but see just two of the six inbound teams. The Black Caps will play the West Indies in a T20 at the University Oval on November 13, while the White Ferns will host three one-dayers at the ground against Zimbabwe on March 5, 8 and 11. There is plenty of action in the home international schedule announced by New Zealand Cricket this morning. The Black Caps will host three T20s against Australia, three T20s and three ODIs against England, a full plate against the West Indies consisting of five T20s, three ODIs and three tests, and five T20s against South Africa. Apart from the Zimbabwe series, the White Ferns will get five T20s against South Africa — doubleheaders with the men — followed by three ODIs. The West Indies clash will be the fifth men's T20 international held at the University Oval. It will also mark a return to Dunedin by the West Indies for the first time since they played a test at the ground in 2008. Test lovers hoping to see the University Oval back in favour for the pure form of the sport for the first time since the Black Caps played South Africa in a test in March 2017 will again be disappointed. Christchurch, Wellington and Tauranga are the host cities for an anaemic summer of test action. The three-test series against the West Indies in December marks the start of the Black Caps's fourth World Test Championship cycle. White-ball cricket is understandably the focus before the Black Caps head to yet another T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in January-March. The Zimbabwe games will be the first one-dayers for the White Ferns in Dunedin since the 2022 World Cup. It is also the first series against the African nation for the New Zealand women, who have their own ICC Cricket World Cup between late September and early November. In all, there are 46 days of international cricket scattered across nine venues. Otago and Black Caps pace bowler Jacob Duffy, armed with a central contract and set to see plenty of international action, is primed for a big summer. "Four world cricket powerhouses coming here is exciting," Duffy told New Zealand Cricket. ''For me it's even more so as that's four teams I've never played against. "I'm really looking forward to the T20 series. We saw the fans show up in big numbers last season for the T20s and that was awesome to play in front of packed houses across New Zealand, so hopefully more of that to come. "West Indies in Dunedin is a circle in the calendar kind of game for me. "I always love playing at the University of Otago Oval. The Dunedin people always show up to support. "It's not the biggest ground but you get a few thousand in there and it creates a great atmosphere. I've had two games there in past couple of years and I've loved every minute of it. "To have my family friends there is really special and to play in front of the Otago people is something I always savour." Duffy said he was also excited to prepare for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series against Australia, while he expected an England team to arrive with plenty of confidence and flair. New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink said he was excited at the summer ahead. "It's great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents for both the Black Caps and White Ferns, and especially pleasing for NZC to host the first-ever series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand women,' he said. "Fans will see top-tier cricket across all our major centres, with the doubleheaders against South Africa offering a chance to watch the very best female and male cricketers in the world on display in a unique day-out experience. "We're thrilled to build this exciting home summer around the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and on the back of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, giving our players a chance to shine on the global stage as well as at home in front of their own fans." 2025-26 season Home schedule BLACK CAPS v Australia, October 1-4: Three T20s at Bay Oval. v England, October 18-November 1: Three T20s (two Hagley Oval, one Eden Park), three ODIs (Bay Oval, Seddon Park, Sky Stadium). v West Indies, November 5-December 22: Five T20s (two Eden Park, two Saxton Oval, University Oval), three ODIs (Hagley Oval, McLean Park, Seddon Park), three tests (Hagley Oval, Basin Reserve, Bay Oval). v South Africa, March 15-25: Five T20s (Bay Oval, Seddon Park, Eden Park, Sky Stadium, Hagley Oval). WHITE FERNS v Zimbabwe, February 25-March 11: Three T20s at Seddon Park, three ODIs at University Oval v South Africa, March 15-April 4: Five T20s (doubleheaders with Black Caps), three ODIs (Hagley Oval, two at Basin Reserve)
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Surrey take control against Worcestershire
Rothesay County Championship Division One, Visit Worcestershire New Road (day two)Worcestershire 214 & 69-4: Hose 23*; Smith 2-27, Fisher 2-29Surrey 291: Sibley 73; Allison 5-44Worcestershire (3 pts) trail Surrey (4 pts) by eight runsMatch scorecard Four late wickets for Surrey saw them take control of the County Championship game at New Road, as Worcestershire ended day two on 69-4, trailing by eight Allison led the way for the hosts, with his 5-44 helping restrict Surrey to 291 all out, were Dom Sibley top scored with a measured a lead of 77, Surrey's seam bowling attack ensured the day belonged to them with another potent bowling Smith and Matt Fisher collected two wickets apiece, as Worcestershire's top four all fell in an evening session that put the visitors well in added 40 to their overnight total, but shortly after Ryan Patel had brought up an elegant half-century, Allison made the breakthrough for Worcestershire as he hurried the left-hander with a back of a length delivery that was chipped straight to Jacob Duffy at Burns joined Sibley, as the pair continued Surrey's batting dominance, bringing up their 100 in the 35th Sibley easing his way to a measured 132-ball fifty, Worcestershire's seamers offered little in the way of opportunities, as lunch arrived with the visitors in total control at home side struck twice in quick succession upon resumption however, when Jacob Duffy drew an edge from the bat of Burns for 34, followed up three overs later by the industrious Matthew Waite, who produced a gem of a delivery to see the back of Sam Curran for just had seamer, Allison, their standout bowler on the day, to thank for a vital three-wicket burst, that swung the momentum of the afternoon and checked the visitor's ending Sibley's 184 ball repost of 73, he then claimed the wickets of Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner in successive overs, as the home side reduce their opponents to a result of Santner's frustration at his dismissal, Worcestershire were awarded five penalty runs and saw their total rise to 214, with confirmation the New Zealand international had been charged with two separate Level One Lawrence came together with Jordan Clark, as Surrey raced into a first innings lead of 52 when tea was continued his fine four-day form, passing fifty early in the evening session, but failed to capitalise as he edged a rising Tom Taylor delivery shortly after the new ball was taken, departing for a well-made 3-37, was consistent throughout, claiming more two-wickets late on, before Allison returned to complete his five-wicket haul as Surrey were bowled out for 17 overs left in the day, Smith wasted no time exposing the hosts top-order batting frailties, as he dismissed both Gareth Roderick and Henry Nicholls inside his first two Fisher picked up where he left off in the first innings, nicking two wickets for himself as the home side fell to 69-4, still eight runs from parity and well behind in the Reporters' Network supported by Rothesay. Report supplied by the ECB Reporters' Network, supported by Rothesay
Otago Daily Times
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Outstanding international season recognised at awards
A breakout summer has resulted in Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy being named Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony on Friday night. The Lumsden-born fast bowler, who also won the award in 2021, had an exceptional domestic campaign with the Black Caps in series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Duffy, 30, was named New Zealand's player of the series against Sri Lanka, before turning his sights on the touring Pakistan team, from whom he snared 13 wickets in five matches, including a New Zealand record performance in a T20I of four for 14. Duffy was ranked the world's No 1 T20I bowler by the International Cricket Council, and he was later named New Zealand Cricket's T20I player of the year. Duffy, who has been playing county cricket in England during the New Zealand winter, said the past summer had been one to remember. "To get consistent game time ... has been pretty cool. When you are out there in the big wide world against international teams you don't know if you are quite good enough, but you get to prove to yourself that you are good enough to compete against, literally, the best in the world." "I've always appreciated my support from down south. I'm very proud to call myself a Southlander. All the people through my upbringing, schooling and at Southland Cricket have played a huge part in where I've got to today and I'm forever grateful." A new format for this year's ILT Southland Sports Awards led to 90 nominations from nearly 30 sporting codes for the awards at ILT Stadium Southland on Friday night. Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan won the Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year category. Middle-distance runner James McLeay, the first New Zealander in several years to qualify for the world under-20 1500m final, was recognised with a new distinction award. Golfer Robyn Boniface claimed the masters achievement award after winning her sixth national senior women's golf title. The Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability award, a new category for 2025, was won by lawn bowler Julie O'Connell after she helped the New Zealand Black Jacks to a series win over Australia. Maadi Cup-winning under-18 double scullers Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson won the Southland team of the year category, and a distinction award went to the Hokonui under-18 marching team which won a third consecutive national title. Julian Ineson, coach of New Zealand representative cyclist Marshall Erwood, claimed the coach of the year award. Erin Criglington, the chief judge at the 2024 junior world track cycling championships, won the official of the year award, while Nicky McNaught, the only New Zealand referee selected for the world squash teams event in Hong Kong, received a distinction award. The community impact award was won by the Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club, for its commitment to breaking down barriers to participation. Southland Sports Awards Senior sportsperson of the year: Jacob Duffy (cricket). Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year: Cormac Buchanan (motorsport). Distinction: James McLeay (athletics). Coach of the year: Julian Ineson (cycling). Team of the year: Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson (rowing). Distinction: Hokonui Under 18 Marching Team. Official of the year: Erin Criglington (cycling). Distinction: Nicky McNaught (squash). Masters achievement: Robyn Boniface (golf). Community impact: Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club. Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability: Julie O'Connell (lawn bowls). Services to sport: Murray Heath (bowls), Tim Ward (swimming), Craig Smith (football), Danny Young (rowing). — APL
Otago Daily Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Duffy's outstanding international season recognised at awards
Jacob Duffy bowls during game two of the men's T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan at University of Otago Oval earlier this year. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN A breakout summer has seen Southland cricketer Jacob Duffy named Southland senior sportsperson of the year for the second time at an awards ceremony last night. The Lumsden-born fast bowler, who also won the award in 2021, had an exceptional domestic campaign with the Black Caps in series wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Duffy, 30, was named New Zealand's player of the series against Sri Lanka, before turning his sights on the touring Pakistan team, from whom he snared 13 wickets in five matches, including a New Zealand record performance in a T20I of four for 14. Those efforts saw Duffy ranked the world's number one T20I bowler by the International Cricket Council, and he was later named New Zealand Cricket's T20I Player of the Year. Duffy, who has been playing county cricket in England during the New Zealand winter, said the past summer had been one to remember. 'In the position I've been in for the last three or four years, getting a series or a tour here and there, you put a lot of expectation and pressure on yourself and that potentially doesn't bring the best out of you," Duffy said. "To get consistent game time ... has been pretty cool. When you are out there in the big wide world against international teams you don't know if you are quite good enough, but you get to prove to yourself that you are good enough to compete against, literally, the best in the world." 'I've always appreciated my support from down south. I'm very proud to call myself a Southlander. All the people through my upbringing, schooling and at Southland Cricket have played a huge part in where I've got to today and I'm forever grateful." A new format for this year's ILT Southland Sports Awards led to 90 nominations from nearly 30 sporting codes for the awards at ILT Stadium Southland last night. Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan won the Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year category after a massive year which included three podiums and a fifth placing overall in the 2024 FIM JuniorGP World Championships in Europe. Middle distance runner James McLeay, the first New Zealander in several years to qualify for the world under-20 1500m final, was recognised with a new distinction award. Golfer Robyn Boniface claimed the masters achievement award after winning her sixth national senior women's golf title in Invercargill in February. The Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability award, a new category for 2025, was won by lawn bowler Julie O'Connell after she helped the New Zealand Black Jacks to a series win over Australia. Maadi Cup-winning under-18 double scullers Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson won the Southland team of the year category, with a distinction award going to the Hokonui under-18 marching team who won a third consecutive national title. Julian Ineson, coach of New Zealand representative cyclist Marshall Erwood, claimed the coach of the year award. Erin Criglington, who was the chief judge at the 2024 junior world track cycling championships, won the official of the year award, while Nicky McNaught, the only New Zealand referee selected for the world squash teams event in Hong Kong, received a distinction award. The Community Trust South community impact award was won by the Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club, for its commitment to breaking down barriers to participation. Southland Sports Awards Senior sportsperson of the year: Jacob Duffy (cricket). Te Rourou junior sportsperson of the year: Cormac Buchanan (motorsport). Distinction: James McLeay (athletics). Coach of the year: Julian Ineson (cycling). Team of the year: Harry Lightfoot and Sebastian Watson (rowing). Distinction: Hokonui Under 18 Marching Team. Official of the year: Erin Criglington (cycling). Distinction: Nicky McNaught (squash). Masters achievement: Robyn Boniface (golf). Community impact: Southland Triathlon and Multisport Club. Inclusive Activity Murihiku athlete with a disability: Julie O'Connell (lawn bowls). Services to sport: Murray Heath (bowls), Tim Ward (swimming), Craig Smith (football), Danny Young (rowing). — APL
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Worcestershire sign Pakistan seamer Shahzad from July
Worcestershire have agreed a deal to sign Pakistan seamer Khurram Shahzad from early next month until the end of the 25-year-old, who taken 20 wickets in six Tests, will join the Pears from 4 July and replace New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy, who is set to leave at the end of addition to the final five County Championship matches, Shahzad will also be available for the One-Day Cup campaign and last six group games, at least, of the T20 Blast."Joining a club like Worcestershire and getting the chance to enhance my skills is something I am really excited by," Shahzad said., external"I have always had ambitions to play in England, so this was a chance I was desperate to take." Head coach Alan Richardson said Shahzad was a "fantastic" signing and the club were "thrilled to have someone with his experience and skillset on board"."Not only will he give us tremendous option with his ability to swing the ball and bowl in excess of 80mph on a regular basis, his experience around the dressing room with some of the younger bowlers will be invaluable," he has taken 201 wickets in his first-class career at an average of 26, and picked up 111 in 87 matches in List A and T20 is set for his Worcestershire debut against Yorkshire in the T20 Blast at Headingley on 4 July.
