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Kirsten's 137 puts South Africa in the box seat

Kirsten's 137 puts South Africa in the box seat

Gary Kirsten's superbly compiled 137 illuminated the second day's play at Wespac Park in Hamilton, as South Africa continued to have the better of the opening Test against New Zealand

11-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Two Jacques trump New Zealand

Two Jacques trump New Zealand

Jacques Kallis fell a couple of muscular drives short of becoming the first man since Donald Bradman to score centuries in five consecutive Test matches as South Africa dominated the opening day of the series against New Zealand at Westpac Park in

09-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Papps called up for NZ Test squad

Papps called up for NZ Test squad

Michael Papps's consistent performance in the one-day internationals against South Africa has earned him a berth in New Zealand's squad for the first Test, which starts at Hamilton on March 10

03-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

South Africa falter in thrilling chase

South Africa falter in thrilling chase

Shaun Pollock's three sixes in the final over gave South Africa hopes of an incredible win

20-Feb-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Rahul Bhatia

Papps called up for ODIs against South Africa

Papps called up for ODIs against South Africa

Michael Papps has been called into New Zealand's one-day squad for their forthcoming series against South Africa

08-Feb-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Fleming makes his mark for Wellington

Fleming makes his mark for Wellington

Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand captain, marked a rare appearance in New Zealand's State Shield competition by scoring 131 for Wellington against Canterbury at Hagley Oval

25-Jan-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Canterbury move clear

Canterbury move clear

Canterbury took advantage of a washout in Wellington, to move four points clear at the top of the State Shield table

21-Jan-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Canterbury close the gap on Otago

Otago retained their lead after four rounds of the State Shield, but Canterbury moved to within one point of them

16-Jan-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Vincent leads Auckland to victory

Vincent leads Auckland to victory

A round-up of the latest State Shield matches

13-Jan-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Otago open up with high-scoring win against Canterbury

Otago open up with high-scoring win against Canterbury

Two fine innings, 85 by Jeff Wilson for Otago and 132 by Michael Papps for Canterbury, dominated a record-breaking first day of the State Shield for both sides at Alexandra

09-Jan-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Chris Martin turns it on for Canterbury

Chris Martin turns it on for Canterbury

A round-up of the action from the latest State Championship matches

29-Dec-2003•Lynn McConnell

Papps's 147 puts Canterbury ahead

Papps's 147 puts Canterbury ahead

Michael Papps scored an unbeaten 147, as Canterbury scored 311 for 3 to gallop past Northern Districts's first-innings total of 206 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch

28-Dec-2003•Lynn McConnell

Canterbury in commanding position

Canterbury in commanding position

Centuries by Canterbury batsmen Michael Papps (119) and Gary Stead (105) made a mockery of Wellington's decision to field first at the Basin Reserve in the final game of round three of the State Championship

12-Dec-2003•Lynn McConnell

Barnes and Walmsley return for Auckland next season

Barnes and Walmsley return for Auckland next season

No great surprises have occurred in the naming of players contracted to the six major associations for next summer

15-Jul-2003•Lynn McConnell

Papps comes of age with classy maiden century

Papps comes of age with classy maiden century

Former New Zealand Under-19 batsman Michael Papps was one of a number of under-achievers in the Canterbury team last season

04-Dec-2001•Matthew Appleby

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