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NZC Hall of Fame to be launched First Eleven to be inducted

New Zealand’s finest men’s and women’s cricketers are to be honoured in a Hall of Fame to be launched on the eve of the second Test against England at the Cello Basin Reserve. A joint venture between New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA), and the New Zealand Cricket Museum (NZCM), the Hall of Fame will be launched with an inaugural induction of 11 former internationals dubbed the “First Eleven”, with additional members to be recognised annually

29 November, 2024 in International News

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Crowe Thorpe Trophy to recognise batting giants

The England and BLACKCAPS Test teams will honour the late Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe with a trophy named in the pair's honour. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration between NZC, the ECB, and the families of each player, will be presented on the morning of the first Test against England in Christchurch.

26 November, 2024 in International News

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One bat to unite 25 years of New Zealand cricket and ANZ

Stars from the past will be commemorated on a special bat from ANZ Bank New Zealand (ANZ NZ) to celebrate its 25-year anniversary of supporting cricket in New Zealand

25 November, 2024 in International News

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Saturday SOLD OUT at Hagley Oval | Limited tickets remain

Christchurch cricket fans are being urged to purchase tickets now to avoid missing the eagerly anticipated first Tegel Test between the BLACKCAPS and England, starting at Hagley Oval this Thursday

25 November, 2024 in International News

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Plimmer ruled out until 2025

WHITE FERNS opening batter Georgia Plimmer has sustained a bone stress reaction in her groin, ruling her out of the in-bound Australia ODI series before Christmas as well as most of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and Dream11 Super Smash domestic competitions.

24 November, 2024 in International News

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Prime Minister’s XI named to face England

The next generation of talent will get the chance to face England Test superstars in a two-day warm-up match at Queenstown’s Sir John Davies Oval this weekend.

22 November, 2024 in International News

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Dion Nash elected to NZC Board

Businessman and former New Zealand Test player Dion Nash has been elected to the Board of New Zealand Cricket

20 November, 2024 in International News

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Smith earns maiden Test call-up for England Santner included for Tests 2 & 3

Wellington Firebirds all-rounder Nathan Smith has earned a maiden Test squad call-up for the upcoming three-match Tegel Test series against England, starting at Hagley Oval on November 28

15 November, 2024 in International News

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Southee’s full circle moment to mark perfect end to Test career

New Zealand cricket great Tim Southee plans to finish his Test career at his home ground of Seddon Park in Hamilton against England this December. The all-time leading BLACKCAPS wicket-taker (770) confirmed the three-Test series would be his last, unless the BLACKCAPS qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final next June - for which he’d make himself available

15 November, 2024 in International News

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Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs | Milne called in

BLACKCAPS bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka after sustaining a left calf injury in Monday morning’s T20I victory in Dambulla.

12 November, 2024 in International News

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FREE ENTRY for WHITE FERNS first game of summer

The WHITE FERNS opening game of the summer against Australia at the Cello Basin Reserve will be Free Entry, as NZC looks to keep the momentum in behind the newly crowned ICC T20 World Champions.

08 November, 2024 in International News

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Ticket sales bounce on the back of record success

Interest in the upcoming international summer has spiked on the back of the recent BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS heroics.

07 November, 2024 in International News