International News

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.

International News

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.

International News

Conway opts for casual playing agreement | Allen to pursue franchise opportunities

Devon Conway will represent the BLACKCAPS on a casual playing contract this summer.

International News

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

International News

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.

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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”

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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

International News

Williamson declines national contract | remains committed to BLACKCAPS

Kane Williamson has re-emphasised his long-term commitment to the BLACKCAPS in all three formats - despite declining a central contract for the 2024-25 year

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Down returns to WHITE FERNS contract list | Inglis receives first offer

Auckland Hearts batter Lauren Down is set to return to the WHITE FERNS contract list for the 2024-25 season, alongside Otago Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis who has received a central contract offer for the first time.

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Craig McMillan joins WHITE FERNS coaching staff

Former BLACKCAPS batter Craig McMillan has been appointed WHITE FERNS Assistant Coach for the next two years. 

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Down, Greig return for WHITE FERNS tour to England | Mair ruled out

Lauren Down and Mikaela Greig have been selected in the WHITE FERNS squad for the upcoming tour to England.

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Bernadine Bezuidenhout retires from international cricket

Wicket-keeper batter Bernadine Bezuidenhout has called time on her international playing career.

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Insley to finish as BLACKCAPS Performance Manager at conclusion of T20 World Cup

BLACKCAPS Performance Manager Simon Insley is set to take up a new position as General Manager Cricket at the South Australian Cricket Association

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Wells to finish as WHITE FERNS selector

NZC will commence recruitment for a WHITE FERNS selector in June following the completion of Jason Wells’ contract earlier this month.

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Munro retires from international cricket

Colin Munro has announced his retirement from international cricket, officially calling time on an international career that spanned 123 matches.

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Williamson to lead experienced squad to ICC T20 World Cup

Kane Williamson will lead a BLACKCAPS squad with a wealth of tournament experience to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starting in the West Indies and United States of America in June.

International News

Allen and Milne ruled out of Pakistan T20 Series | Blundell and Foulkes in

Finn Allen and Adam Milne have been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS T20 Series against Pakistan. Allen suffered a back injury and Milne an ankle injury while training ahead of this evening's departure

International News

Obituary - Jack Alabaster (June 11, 1930 – April 9, 2024)

Jack Alabaster, who died in Cromwell on Tuesday aged 93, will be remembered fondly for his services to education and cricket, having played in New Zealand’s first four Test victories

Domestic News

Seth Rance retires from Domestic cricket

After a career that took him from small town Wairarapa to the Central Stags to the BLACKCAPS, swing bowler Seth Rance has officially called time on his NZC Domestic representative cricket career

International News

Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton awarded England Tests

Hagley Oval, the Cello Basin Reserve, and Seddon Park will host the BLACKCAPS’ three ICC World Championship Tests against England at the end of this year

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