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    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career

    White Ferns batter Lauren Down has called time on her 15-year cricket career


    The Aucklander debuted in 2011 and has represented her hometown Hearts on 202 occasions across all formats.

    Third on Auckland's all-time appearance list, Down ends her career as the Hearts' third leading T20 run scorer and fourth-highest scored in List A matches.

    Down helped Auckland win five national 50-over titles and appeared 48 times for the White Ferns since her debut in 2018.

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    Soccer:
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    Law and Order:
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    Law and Order:
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    General:
    Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch on Day 13 20:07

    General:
    What is Skimo? The sport preparing to steal the show at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 19:17

    Cricket:
    New Zealand cricket captain Mitch Santner has no qualms about changing countries for the next stage of the T20 World Cup 18:57

    Politics:
    The Government's pushing ahead with plans for a mega-ministry 18:37

    Basketball:
    Breakers forward Reuben Te Rangi is imploring his side to close out their Australian NBL regular season with a win 18:27


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