International News

International News

Cricketing hero Bob Blair remembered

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 International News

International News

Household names headline New Zealand Cricket's 2026/27 Performance Coaching Course

A blend of current and former international and domestic cricketers will feature in New Zealand Cricket's Performance Coaching Course (PCC) for the 2026/27 season. 

25 June, 2026 in International News

International News

Remembering David Kinsella

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 International News

International News

Crowe-Thorpe Trophy prepares for OE

The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a taonga born from the timber of two legendary bats, is ready to make its first journey to English soil, ahead of the BLACKCAPS upcoming Test series starting at Lord’s in London on June 4.

16 June, 2026 in International News

International News

Historic India Mega-Tour Headlines International Home Schedule

One of the biggest cricket tours in a generation will open New Zealand’s International Home Schedule this summer with theIndian men’s team confirmed for a blockbuster three-format tour from October 22 until December 1.

16 June, 2026 in International News

International News

Young trio earn WHITE FERNS contracts

A trio of exciting young talent in Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and Izzy Sharp are the newcomers to the WHITE FERNS 17-player central contract list for 2026-27.

16 June, 2026 in International News

International News

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run scorer and arguably greatest ever batsman Kane Williamson has confirmed his retirement from international cricket effective immediately.

16 June, 2026 in International News

International News

Jamieson, O’Rourke & Sears return to Test arena | Foxcroft earns maiden call-up

The BLACKCAPS pace-bowling stocks have been bolstered by the return of spearheads Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke for a one-off Test against Ireland in late May and a three-Test series against England in June.

07 May, 2026 in International News

International News

New Zealand’s top domestic cricketers set for Women’s A tour to Sri Lanka

A 15-strong New Zealand A squad comprising a host of emerging talent will head to Sri Lanka this week for three one-day matches and three T20s in Dambulla.

06 May, 2026 in International News

International News

Santner Shoulder Injury Confirmed

BLACKCAPS all-rounder and white-ball captain Mitchell Santner is set to be sidelined for at least a month after scans revealed a grade three AC joint shoulder injury.

01 May, 2026 in International News

International News

Patel and Sharp set for maiden World Cup | Devine and Tahuhu confirm retirement

Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups as part of a WHITE FERNS squad selected to defend their title at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June.

29 April, 2026 in International News

International News

Devonshire, McLeod, Patel and Sharp set for first WHITE FERNS overseas tour

Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp have been named in the WHITE FERNS ODI squad for the three-match series in England and Wales next month, marking the quartet's first senior overseas tour for New Zealand.

27 April, 2026 in International News