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Focusing on spin pints of best bitter to head for a cocktail By Andrew Alderson of maidans and masala. Call it a lack of footwork or perhaps ‘retNZC could establish links through forrograde steps’ but New Zealand’s recent mer national players and coaches who World Twenty20 exit to Sri Lanka raised have forged solid subcontinental contacts the perennial question: How do you best like David Trist, John Wright and Steplay spin bowling on the subcontinent? phen Fleming. Rangana Herath’s left-arm orthodox Such OEs would introduce players to deliveries were accurate and probing but the wiles of spin at an early age, hopethe New Zealand batsmen - Kane Wil- fully with the long-term benefit of repreliamson excepted - hinted he was hurling senting New Zealand more competently. chainsaws on the low, slow Immersing experienced Dhaka wicket. New Zealand players in subHerath finished with five continental provincial comfor three from 3.3 overs, the petitions is not without difthird-best figures in T20 inficulty. ternationals, including 18 dot India, unlike New Zealand, balls. tend to keep a tight rein on The achievements at home allowing internationals into against the West Indies and the Ranji Trophy because of India outweigh being shuntits sacrosanct status as a test ed from an event cluttering nursery. the international landscape, Trist acclimatised to the but playing spin under presculture by visiting the Insure in the subcontinent ofdian city of Pune regularly ten creates contagion in the over 12 years to assist with New Zealand dressing room. coaching and developing the To be considered a top ingame. He also went on subternational team, New Zeacontinent tours as a New land have to start winning Brendon McCullum Zealand player (1969-70) regularly in that part of the and coach (1999-2001). world. “It’s totally logical to send New Zealand Cricket have taken the players for sustained periods because uninitiative on this before. less you conquer at the homes of four Last year, an A team went to India be- test nations, you’re seldom going to be in fore the Bangladesh tour in October. the money on the world stage. A more active antidote might be re“I’ve never fully understood why NZC quired, like cricketers committing to sub- has not established a relatively cheap base continental working holidays. there. I think the issue is New Zealand That way batsmen and bowlers get has a hangover from the days when gobetter, which, in turn, improves the qual- ing there was equivalent to a death warity of spin in New Zealand’s domestic rant with the state of food and hygiene. competitions. Promising players could be Today, as a burgeoning middle-class deencouraged to forgo the time-honoured velops in India and Sri Lanka, it’s more OE tradition of English leagues and doable.” - NZH
Ashburton Squash Club Junior Registration And Open Night Tuesday, April 8, 2014 6pm - 8pm
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Only a smattering of fans saw it live, but Wellington won a compelling Ford Trophy final by four wickets with four balls to spare at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui to complete the domestic summer on Saturday. The two top one-day teams enacted a plot where bat and ball duelled equally. Northern Districts made 232 for nine and Wellington reached the target courtesy of Luke Ronchi boundaries off consecutive Scott Kuggeleijn full tosses to start the final over. It is Wellington’s first trophy in 10 years and their first oneday title in 12. They made the most of their fourth-place finish on the ladder. The key partnership was between captain James Franklin (75 from 87) and wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi (41 off 32). The New Zealand representatives
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SMITHFIELD FLOWERS, 211 Smithfield Road OPEN EVERY DAY. Take a short drive to the country to purchase our beautiful chrysanthemums. $6 bunch or 2 for $10 Fantastic bouquets $15 and boxes $15$25. Great gifts and a wonderful array of colours.
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9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street.
Tuesday 9.30am ST DAVID’S WALKING GROUP. Meet outside church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises for all abilities. Social hall, M.S.A. Havelock Street. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop open for the sale of preloved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.
10.00am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will play the 2nd round of the Heartland Trophy. Methven Golf Course. 10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Birthday Greetings
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Firebirds end drought Daily Events put on 50 for the sixth wicket before Jono Boult enticed Franklin to drive a catch to Daryl Mitchell at long-off. It was a reprieve for Boult who’d dropped Franklin on eight when he hooked Graeme Aldridge to long leg in the 23rd over. Drama also ensued in the 46th over when Franklin cleared the fence and a ND supporter dunked the ball in his beer. It prompted commentator Craig McMillan to suggest Trent Boult might be saying ‘I can’t bowl with this, it’s over the limit’. The ball showed signs of inebriation. Boult went for two further boundaries in the over, conceding 17 runs in total. It proved the tipping point. Spinner Mitchell Santner was the best of the ND bowlers, taking two for 35 from his allotment. Earlier, ND had won the toss and batted as they endeavoured to back-up their HRV Cup Twenty20 triumph. - NZH
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Lincoln Tew Happy 4th birthday, have a great day, lots of love Mum, Dad, Madeline & Hollie.
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“Congratulations on your graduation from Ruma Whakawhanui – The Extension Room. Happy Birthday and happy school days from all your friends and teachers at Childs Play Preschool, Tinwald.”
Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.
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Fri, April 11, 1pm - 3pm Demonstration $25 Sat, April 12, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Hands on class $65 The Arcade, Ashburton Includes flower modelling kit Limited spaces so be in quick! 03 308 8287
1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road. 6.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.
7.30pm TINWALD INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. All welcome to come and have a bowl. Tinwald Hall, entry off McMurdo Street.
9.45am ASHBURTON MEN’S PROBUS CLUB. Monthly meeting with guest speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.
12.00noon - 3.00pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION (INC). Signing centre in Community House, at the rear of Westpac Bank, 122 Tancred Street.
1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR CITIZENS INC. Social entertainment, sales table, raffles, afternoon tea. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.
10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven.
12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. M.S.A. Sports, Racecourse Road.
1.30pm R.S.A. CARD SECTION. 500, Ashburton R.S.A. Cox Street.
10.00am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet singles. The Domain, Philip Street.
1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.
10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Tai Chi maintenance class. Social hall, M.S.A. Havelock Street.
7.30pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON. Great fun, everyone welcome. Racquets can be hired. Sports hall, Tancred Street.