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BLACKCAPS confirmed for five-match ODI series, three T20Is in England ahead of 2027 World Cup

Fresh off a historic Test series win on English soil, the BLACKCAPS will return to England in September 2027 for a bumper white-ball tour featuring three T20Is and five ODIs across eight venues, in what shapes as important preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 to be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next October-December.

24 July, 2026 in International News

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ICC confirms enhanced tournament format for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has this morning confirmed enhancements to the format structure for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

17 July, 2026 in International News

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Ronchi to depart BLACKCAPS to coach Melbourne Renegades

BLACKCAPS batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his role with NZC to become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the Australian Big Bash League.

17 July, 2026 in International News

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New Zealand A to make first Study NT Top End T20 Series appearance

The New Zealand A squad will make its first Study NT Top End T20 Series appearance in 2026, with plenty of capped internationals tipped to land in Darwin for the 20 to 30 August event.

14 July, 2026 in International News

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Allen, Ferguson, Milne & Seifert casual contracts confirmed

BLACKCAPS white-ball specialists Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert have received NZC casual playing agreements for the 2026-27 period, commencing August 1.

07 July, 2026 in International News

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Fisher called up & Duffy returns for West Indies ODIs

A maiden ODI call-up for Northern Districts speedster Matt Fisher and the return of Jacob Duffy headline the BLACKCAPS ODI side for the upcoming five-game tour of the West Indies starting on July 11 in Guyana.

02 July, 2026 in International News

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Sears ruled out of West Indies ODIs | Lister called in

BLACKCAPS fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies with an ankle injury.

01 July, 2026 in International News

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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

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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

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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

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Conway and Tickner return | BLACKCAPS 2026-27 contract list announced

17 June, 2026 in International News

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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