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WHITE FERNS icon to take her bow at T20 World Cup

Suzie Bates, a WHITE FERNS great and one of the most decorated cricketers in the world, will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England, which runs from June 12 to July 5.

24 April, 2026 in International News

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Lister called up for Bangladesh to replace injured Clarke

Auckland Aces seamer Ben Lister could make his first appearance for the BLACKCAPS in more than two years after being called into the ODI and T20 squads to face Bangladesh this month.

10 April, 2026 in International News

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Fisher, O’Rourke, and Tickner return to BLACKCAPS

Matt Fisher, Will O’Rourke, and Blair Tickner have been named among the 15-man squads to take on Bangladesh in a white-ball series later this month. 

31 March, 2026 in International News

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BLACKCAPS spearhead New Zealand A tour to Sri Lanka

Nine players with international experience have been named across the New Zealand A (NZ A) squads to tour Sri Lanka later this month.

31 March, 2026 in International News

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Kerr and Duffy crowned supreme winners at 2026 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards

WHITE FERNS skipper Melie Kerr and BLACKCAPS paceman Jacob Duffy have starred on a memorable night at the ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards, Kerr securing an unprecedented fourth straight Debbie Hockley Medal and Duffy claiming the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.

26 March, 2026 in International News

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NZC Hall of Fame honours Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen

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 International News

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Knight earns maiden ODI call up

Northern Brave fast-bowler Kayley Knight has been included in the 13-strong squad to take on South Africa in the Chemist Warehouse ODI series starting on Sunday.

24 March, 2026 in International News

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Latham to miss Wellington T20I | Blundell called in as cover

Tom Latham has been ruled out of the fourth KFC T20I against South Africa starting this Sunday 22 March in Wellington. Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Tom Blundell comes into the squad as top order batting/wicketkeeper cover.

22 March, 2026 in International News

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Some caps carry more history than most

On Friday night at Eden Park, amid the colour and noise of the BLACKCAPS third KFC T20I against South Africa, a quiet ceremony will take place that connects the present to a moment more than a century old.

20 March, 2026 in International News

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Women’s Masters Tournament Set to Debut in Queenstown

Queenstown will play host to a special celebration of women’s cricket when the inaugural Women’s Masters Tournament takes place on 20-21 March 2026 at the Queenstown Events Centre and Sir John Davies Oval.

19 March, 2026 in International News

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Jacobs sidelined for Seddon Park T20I | Katene Clarke called in as cover

BLACKCAPS batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of the second KFC T20I against South Africa with a left knee injury. Further assessment is required to determine Jacobs’ return-to-play timeline. Katene Clarke will join the squad in Hamilton tomorrow as cover.

17 March, 2026 in International News

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Sodhi Ruled out of South Africa Series

BLACKCAPS leg spinner Ish Sodhi has been ruled out of the KFC T20i series against South Africa with a broken thumb

16 March, 2026 in International News