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BLACKCAPS squad named for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Captain Kane Williamson and experienced bowler Tim Southee will join an exclusive group of players to be selected for four or more ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups after being confirmed in the BLACKCAPS squad for the 2023 tournament this morning. The experienced squad for the tournament which starts in India on October 5 was named this morning at an event at World Cup squad member Ish Sodhi’s old school, Papatoetoe High School in Auckland

10 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Adam Milne ruled out of England ODI Series | Ben Lister called in

Pace bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the remainder of the BLACKCAPS ODI Series in England with a low grade hamstring injury. Milne suffered hamstring tightness at training in Cardiff before yesterday's opening ODI and a subsequent scan revealed he would need a period of rehabilitation

09 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Inaugural England Women’s A tour to New Zealand confirmed

The NZC female cricket pathway programme will take another important step this summer with the first-ever inbound tour by England A.

08 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Williamson to be selected in ICC Cricket World Cup Squad

Regular BLACKCAPS white ball captain Kane Williamson will be included in the BLACKCAPS 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup in India as he continues to recover from knee surgery. After injuring his knee playing in the IPL in March, Williamson has made sufficient progress in his recovery to allow him to be included in the squad for the tournament starting in October

04 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Ferguson to lead in Bangladesh ODI Series | Foxcroft set for potential debut

Lockie Ferguson is set to captain the BLACKCAPS for the first time in an international fixture during the upcoming three match ODI Series against Bangladesh in Dhaka.   Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular ODI captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from knee surgery, and regular deputy Tom Latham - who will miss the series to have time at home before the ICC Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh

02 Sep, 2023 in International News
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NZ A clinch memorable win in Brisbane

Star performances by Scott Kuggeleijn and Sean Solia helped New Zealand A claim a memorable 225-run victory at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday in the first of two first-class matches against Australia A.

01 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Anderson & Armstrong called up for South Africa tour | Jess Kerr returns from injury

Canterbury Magicians batter Kate Anderson and Auckland HEARTS all-rounder Bella Armstrong have earned their maiden call-ups to the WHITE FERNS for the upcoming tour of South Africa this month, just two years after receiving NZC Development contracts.

01 Sep, 2023 in International News
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Neesham withdrawn from England T20 Squad | McConchie to stay on in England

Jimmy Neesham will no longer join the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to face England following the conclusion of The Hundred and will instead return to New Zealand early to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child

28 Aug, 2023 in International News
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International coaches confirmed to join BLACKCAPS for away tours

Former England internationals Ian Bell and James Foster have been enlisted to the BLACKCAPS coaching ranks, while Saqlain Mushtaq and Stephen Fleming will also feature in the coming four months of continual touring

22 Aug, 2023 in International News
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Ashok & Foxcroft included in strong NZ A squad to tour Australia

A New Zealand A squad boasting seven BLACKCAPS and two new faces has been selected to face Australia A in Brisbane starting next week.

22 Aug, 2023 in International News
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NZC welcomes new commercial partner in Life Direct

Look out for a new commercial partner on the BLACKCAPS shirt during the upcoming T20I series in the UAE.

15 Aug, 2023 in International News
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Tickner withdrawn from UAE T20 Squad | Duffy called in

Blair Tickner has been withdrawn from the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to face the United Arab Emirates this week to allow him to be at home with his wife and new born daughter. 

14 Aug, 2023 in International News
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Boult & Jamieson return for England ODI series | T20I squad updates

Tom Latham will lead an experienced ODI squad against England this September, the team’s penultimate series before the ICC Cricket World Cup starting in October in India

09 Aug, 2023 in International News
Domestic News

Day-Nighters for women | Queens Park back on domestic schedule

The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield will feature day-night matches for the first time in the women’s one-day competition, while Invercargill’s Queens Park is back on the circuit – all confirmed in today’s release of NZC’s domestic schedules

08 Aug, 2023 in Domestic News
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Ashok & Foxcroft earn maiden call ups | Jamieson returns from injury

Two potential debutants in their early twenties have been called up to the BLACKCAPS for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England, alongside returning pace-bowling star Kyle Jamieson

20 Jul, 2023 in International News
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A Home International Summer Like None Before

Test series against South Africa and Australia for the BLACKCAPS, white ball series against Pakistan and England for the WHITE FERNS: these are just some of the highlights of an action-packed 2023-24 home international summer for Kiwi cricket fans

18 Jul, 2023 in International News
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Cello Basin Reserve to host first Australia Test

The iconic Cello Basin Reserve will be a fitting venue for the much-awaited start of Australia’s tour of New Zealand with the opening Test getting underway on March 29.

18 Jul, 2023 in International News
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Trans-Tasman rivals return to Sky Stadium

The BLACKCAPS blockbuster T20I series against old foes gets underway in the capital with a Wednesday night clash on February 21.

18 Jul, 2023 in International News
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Busy summer schedule for Seddon Park

International cricket returns to Seddon Park in 2024 with something for all fans from T20 action and ODI clashes, to a Test battle.

18 Jul, 2023 in International News
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T20 action returns to Eden Park

BLACKCAPS open their T20I series against Pakistan at Eden Park before the venue becomes the battleground twice in three days for one of New Zealand sports great rivalries when the BLACKCAPS take on Australia in two T20Is.

18 Jul, 2023 in International News

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