New Zealand Cricket

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is saddened to learn of the passing this week of Life Member, Mary Brito, a visionary and pioneer for women's cricket.

01 July, 2026 in Corporate News

Bob Blair, whose courage in the face of unimaginable grief became one of New Zealand sport's most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 95th birthday.

25 June, 2026 in Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket is saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Kinsella, a Central Districts stalwart who served the game as a player, administrator, and international umpire.

25 June, 2026 in Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is now targeting a proposed launch of an inaugural men’s and women’s NZ20 competition in the 2027-28 summer.

11 May, 2026 in Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket has appointed businessman, administrator, and former international pace bowler Geoff Allott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2026.

28 April, 2026 in Corporate News

Two legendary New Zealand cricketers - Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen, have been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame, the first additions since the inaugural “First Eleven” was unveiled last summer.

25 March, 2026 in Corporate News

The selection process for host cities and venues for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 (T20WC28) has commenced with states, territories, regions and venues across Australia and New Zealand today issued an invitation to participate.

25 March, 2026 in Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will pursue the proposed NZ20 franchise league as the preferred option for its domestic T20 competition.

23 March, 2026 in Corporate News

Dame Therese Walsh has been appointed as Chair of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Tournament, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

05 March, 2026 in Corporate News

I have advised the Board that I will step down as CEO of New Zealand Cricket on 30 January 2026.   After careful consideration, it has become clear that I hold a different view from several Member Associations, and the NZCPA, on the future priorities for NZC, including the long-term direction of the game and the best role for T20 cricket in New Zealand. Given these differences, I believe it is in the best interests of the organisation that new leadership takes NZC forward from here.  

19 December, 2025 in Corporate News

Iconic Kiwi business Wet & Forget has partnered up with NZC to become the front-of-shirt sponsor for the upcoming Super Smash season.

08 December, 2025 in Corporate News

New Zealand Cricket has returned a $2.2m surplus for the financial year, turning around a forecasted $6.8m deficit.

19 November, 2025 in Corporate News