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Sears ruled out of India Tests | Duffy called in
BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury.
15 Oct, 2024 in International News
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OBITUARY: Brian Hastings
Brian Hastings, who died this week aged 84, will be remembered as an elegant right-handed batsman who, though making his Test debut late in his career, contributed to some of New Zealand’s most memorable achievements.
10 Oct, 2024 in International News
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Injury delays Williamson’s departure to India | Chapman called in as cover
Kane Williamson will delay his departure for the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a groin strain.
09 Oct, 2024 in International News
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England Test tickets in hot demand
The upcoming Test series against England continues to set box-office records, with the Cello Basin Reserve likely to be the first of the three venues to sell out. Tickets for the second Test in Wellington are in short supply, with the second day’s play already sold out, and the first and third rapidly heading in the same direction
03 Oct, 2024 in International News
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Southee steps down as Test captain | Latham appointed full-time
Tim Southee has stepped down as BLACKCAPS Test captain, with Tom Latham confirmed to take up the role full-time. Latham, who has captained the Test side on nine previous occasions, will lead a 15-strong Test squad including Southee, to India next Friday
02 Oct, 2024 in International News
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SOLD OUT signs loom for England Tests
Demand for the BLACKCAPS Test series against England is breaking box-office records. Sales for the three Tests have been unprecedented, dwarfing those leading up to last summer’s series against Australia, with the second Test at the Cello Basin Reserve once again leading demand
25 Sep, 2024 in International News
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NZ Development Women set for Australia/Sri Lanka Tri-Series
New Zealand’s next generation of female talent will be on show in Australia later this month, as preparations continue for the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
13 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Sandle returns to BLACKCAPS
Mike Sandle is poised to reunite with the BLACKCAPS after accepting a position as the team’s Performance Manager.
12 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Devine and Bates set for ninth consecutive T20 World Cup
The experienced duo, who have featured in every edition of the women’s event since its inception in 2009, were named in a 15-strong WHITE FERNS squad revealed today by NZC President Lesley Murdoch.
10 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Herath and Rathour join BLACKCAPS in Noida
The BLACKCAPS have called on some local Indian knowledge as well as a Sri Lankan great with 433 Test wickets, as they prepare for Monday’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in Noida, near Delhi
06 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Tsukigawa appointed Women’s National selector
Former WHITE FERNS and Otago Sparks allrounder Sarah Tsukigawa has been appointed Women’s National selector, taking over the role vacated by Jason Wells in May.
06 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Smith, Clarkson earn first BLACKCAPS contracts
Promising allrounders Nathan Smith (Wellington Firebirds) and Josh Clarkson (Central Stags) have been awarded BLACKCAPS contracts for the first time, effectively replacing Devon Conway and Finn Allen on the central contract list.
03 Sep, 2024 in International News
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Devine to step down as T20 captain
WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will step down as T20 captain at the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October - while remaining at the helm of the ODI side.
30 Aug, 2024 in International News
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Oram appointed BLACKCAPS bowling coach
Former BLACKCAPS and Central Stags allrounder Jacob Oram has been appointed as the new BLACKCAPS bowling coach, taking over the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November.
29 Aug, 2024 in International News
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Black appointed to ICC International Umpire Panel
Wellington’s Cory Black is the latest New Zealand umpire to become eligible to stand in men’s international cricket.
19 Aug, 2024 in International News
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Conway opts for casual playing agreement | Allen to pursue franchise opportunities
Devon Conway will represent the BLACKCAPS on a casual playing contract this summer.
15 Aug, 2024 in International News
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Sears & O’Rourke set for Afghanistan & Sri Lanka Tests | Bracewell returns
BLACKCAPS pace-bowlers Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears are set for their first overseas Test experiences, while Michael Bracewell returns to the squad 18 months on from his last Test. The trio has been included in a 15-strong touring party to face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Noida (September 9-13) before heading to Sri Lanka for two ICC World Test Championship matches, starting September 18 and 26, respectively
12 Aug, 2024 in International News
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Six inbound tours confirmed for 2024/25 international summer
Double-headers, a Test series against England, the return of the Rose Bowl, and everything on free-to-air TV: these are some of the highlights of another exciting 2024-25 home international summer of cricket in Aotearoa New Zealand.
17 Jul, 2024 in International News
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New Zealand Cricket backs revamped Eden Park
Expect far more international cricket to be played in Auckland should the council back the redevelopment of Eden Park. At a time when multiple proposals for a new international sports stadium in Auckland have been whittled down to two, NZC chief executive Scott Weenink has thrown his organisation’s weight behind a redeveloped Eden Park, describing the proposed flexible seating option to accommodate a regulation-sized oval for cricket, as a “game-changer”
12 Jul, 2024 in International News
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Ravindra and pace bowling trio earn first contract offers | Patel returns
Rachin Ravindra’s breakthrough season with the BLACKCAPS has been recognised by his first International Playing Contract offer, for the 2024-25 year. The Wellington all-rounder will be joined, should they accept their offers, by team-mate Ben Sears, Canterbury’s Will O’Rourke and Otago’s Jacob Duffy as new faces on a proposed, 20-strong annual International Playing Contract list
10 Jul, 2024 in International News
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