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Stars set to descend on Kiwi shores this summer

Four heavyweights taking on the BLACKCAPS; ICC T20 World Cup selections on the line, the WHITE FERNS squaring off against Zimbabwe and South Africa - these are some of the highlights of New Zealand Cricket's Home International Schedule for the 2025-26 season.

25 June, 2025 in International News

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Devine to retire from ODIs post ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

WHITE FERNS ODI captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals at the conclusion of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, and will therefore opt for a casual playing agreement for the 2025-26 season.

17 June, 2025 in International News

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Illing and James awarded maiden WHITE FERNS contracts

Auckland Hearts’ left-arm seamer Bree Illing and Otago Sparks’ batter Bella James have earned their maiden WHITE FERNS central contracts for the 2025-26 season.

17 June, 2025 in International News

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WHITE FERNS spearhead New Zealand A squad to tour England

A strong New Zealand A squad featuring 11 players with WHITE FERNS experience will embark on a six-match tour to England later this month.

11 June, 2025 in International News

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Walter lands BLACKCAPS Head Coach role

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Walter as the new Head Coach of the BLACKCAPS, effective from mid-June through to the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in October-November 2028.

06 June, 2025 in International News

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Gary Stead bows out as BLACKCAPS coach

BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead’s highly successful seven years in charge of the national side will officially conclude when his contract finishes at the end of this month.

04 June, 2025 in International News

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Rising stars headline BLACKCAPS 2025-26 Central Contracts

A quartet of exciting talents has earned first-time BLACKCAPS central contracts for the 2025-26 season, with Mitch Hay, Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes and Adi Ashok set to bolster New Zealand’s ranks.

03 June, 2025 in International News

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Obituary: David Trist (1947–2025)

David Trist, the former New Zealand cricket coach who led the BLACKCAPS to their only global white-ball title, will be remembered as a man of warmth, wit, and an infectious love for the game.

03 June, 2025 in International News

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Jensen calls time on international career

WHITE FERNS allrounder Hayley Jensen has called time on her 11-year international career.

23 May, 2025 in International News

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Busby celebrates 46 years behind the stumps

1000+ matches, or 46 seasons later, Jeremy Busby's umpiring career is still going strong.

03 May, 2025 in International News

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BLACKCAPS headline New Zealand A squad for Bangladesh

A New Zealand A squad featuring nine players with BLACKCAPS experience will embark on a five-match tour to Bangladesh next month.

28 April, 2025 in International News

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Kerr | Henry crowned supreme winners at 2025 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards

Melie Kerr and Matt Henry have dominated the prize-giving at tonight’s 2025 ANZ New Zealand Cricket Awards, Kerr securing the Debbie Hockley Medal for an unprecedented third consecutive year, and Henry taking home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.

09 April, 2025 in International News