• Hadlee hails trans-tasman rivalry as BLACKCAPS bid to win back trophy

    Sir Richard Hadlee says the return of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy to New Zealand shores will reignite one of sport’s great rivalries — with the BLACKCAPS hosting Australia in a three-match KFC T20I series starting on Wednesday.

    Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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    Hadlee hails trans-tasman rivalry as BLACKCAPS bid to win back trophy

    Sir Richard Hadlee says the return of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy to New Zealand shores will reignite one of sport’s great rivalries — with the BLACKCAPS hosting Australia in a three-match KFC T20I series starting on Wednesday.

    Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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  • "Beige Oval" ready to shine in blockbuster Chappell-Hadlee Series

    Tauranga’s Bay Oval will be referred to affectionately as ‘Beige Oval’ next week when the BLACKCAPS play host to their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia in the three-game KFC T20I series.

    Sunday, September 28, 2025

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    "Beige Oval" ready to shine in blockbuster Chappell-Hadlee Series

    Tauranga’s Bay Oval will be referred to affectionately as ‘Beige Oval’ next week when the BLACKCAPS play host to their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia in the three-game KFC T20I series.

    Sunday, September 28, 2025

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International Cricket

International News

Semmens stepping up to the big time | O’Connor, Small elevated, as NZC Match Officials confirmed

Auckland’s Tina Semmens, Otago’s Shayne O’Connor, and Central Districts’ Bevan Small headline the latest round of NZC Match Official appointments for the 2025/26 season

01 Oct, 2025 in International News
International News

Ravindra ruled out of Chappell-Hadlee Series | Neesham called into squad

BLACKCAPS batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval, with Jimmy Neesham replacing him in the squad.

01 Oct, 2025 in International News
International News

Hadlee hails trans-tasman rivalry as BLACKCAPS bid to win back trophy

Sir Richard Hadlee says the return of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy to New Zealand shores will reignite one of sport’s great rivalries — with the BLACKCAPS hosting Australia in a three-match KFC T20I series starting on Wednesday.

01 Oct, 2025 in International News
International News

"Beige Oval" ready to shine in blockbuster Chappell-Hadlee Series

Tauranga’s Bay Oval will be referred to affectionately as ‘Beige Oval’ next week when the BLACKCAPS play host to their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia in the three-game KFC T20I series.

28 Sep, 2025 in International News
International News

Stead signs back on with NZC

Gary Stead’s 34-year association with New Zealand cricket is set to continue, after he accepted an NZC high performance coaching role tasked with supporting player and coach development, as well as high performance programmes.

26 Sep, 2025 in International News
International News

Jamieson & Sears return for Australia | Bracewell to captain

The BLACKCAPS pace-bowling stocks have been bolstered by the return of Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval in the first week of October. 

16 Sep, 2025 in International News
International News

BLACKCAPS casual playing agreements confirmed

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on NZC international casual playing agreements for the 2024-25 season.

15 Sep, 2025 in International News
International News

WHITE FERNS quartet earn maiden World Cup call up

Four WHITE FERNS are in line to make their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup debut next month after being named in New Zealand’s squad for the tournament’s 2025 edition.

10 Sep, 2025 in International News

Domestic Cricket

Domestic News

The Road to Hagley Oval: 25/26 Super Smash Fixtures Announced

Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is set to play host to the 2025-26 Dream11 Super Smash women’s and men’s elimination and grand finals

18 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Centenary season confirmed for Plunket Shield

It's official - the 2025-26 Plunket Shield will be the 100th season of the men's domestic first-class competition.

13 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Domestic Cricket Schedules set to benefit International Summer

New Zealand’s domestic summer will start with one-day cricket for the second consecutive year, with the men’s Ford Trophy set to open proceedings on Saturday, October 25, followed by the women’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield on November 15.

11 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Future Stars Front and Centre as Women's Domestic Contracts Unveiled

Swathes of new talent are emerging across the country, with the six Major Associations releasing their first round of women’s contracts for the season

08 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Saachi Shahri and Jesse Prasad

Once they were teammates, and in more recent seasons, rivals on the playing field. But neither Auckland's Saachi Shahri nor Northern Brave's ex-Heart Jesse Prasad will be back for more next season, both women having recently announced their retirement from Domestic cricket

22 Jul, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Foxcroft, Phillips and Ferns on the move

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have today confirmed their first round of contracted male players for the 2025/26 domestic summer, featuring notable player moves and a number of newcomers receiving their first domestic contracts.

30 Jun, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Louis Delport

Louis Delport has done his last backflip for the Auckland Aces, one of New Zealand Domestic cricket's most entertaining spinners retiring after the 2024/25 season

01 Jun, 2025 in Domestic News

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The Road to Hagley Oval: 25/26 Super Smash Fixtures Announced

Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is set to play host to the 2025-26 Dream11 Super Smash women’s and men’s elimination and grand finals

18 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Centenary season confirmed for Plunket Shield

It's official - the 2025-26 Plunket Shield will be the 100th season of the men's domestic first-class competition.

13 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Domestic Cricket Schedules set to benefit International Summer

New Zealand’s domestic summer will start with one-day cricket for the second consecutive year, with the men’s Ford Trophy set to open proceedings on Saturday, October 25, followed by the women’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield on November 15.

11 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Future Stars Front and Centre as Women's Domestic Contracts Unveiled

Swathes of new talent are emerging across the country, with the six Major Associations releasing their first round of women’s contracts for the season

08 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Saachi Shahri and Jesse Prasad

Once they were teammates, and in more recent seasons, rivals on the playing field. But neither Auckland's Saachi Shahri nor Northern Brave's ex-Heart Jesse Prasad will be back for more next season, both women having recently announced their retirement from Domestic cricket

22 Jul, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Foxcroft, Phillips and Ferns on the move

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have today confirmed their first round of contracted male players for the 2025/26 domestic summer, featuring notable player moves and a number of newcomers receiving their first domestic contracts.

30 Jun, 2025 in Domestic News
Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Louis Delport

Louis Delport has done his last backflip for the Auckland Aces, one of New Zealand Domestic cricket's most entertaining spinners retiring after the 2024/25 season

01 Jun, 2025 in Domestic News

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