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Sears to join T20 World Cup squad in India

Wellington Firebirds pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the BLACKCAPS as travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup in India.

30 January, 2026 in International News

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Lloyd Elsmore Park hosts biggest Rangatahi Festival yet

The fourth edition of the Rangatahi Cricket Festival will take place this week, hosted for the first time at Lloyd Elsmore Park, home of Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club. 

27 January, 2026 in International News

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Milne ruled out of T20 World Cup | Jamieson in

Adam Milne has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup with a torn left hamstring and will be replaced in the BLACKCAPS squad by Kyle Jamieson.

23 January, 2026 in International News

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Clarke staying on for India T20s | Bracewell & Milne injuries monitored

Northern Districts bowling all-rounder Kristian Clarke will remain with the BLACKCAPS in India after being added to the T20 squad for the first three games in the upcoming five-match series, which gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday night (Thursday 2.30am NZT).

20 January, 2026 in International News

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Wellington U19 Women Crowned National Champions

Wellington’s U19 Women have been crowned National U19 Women’s champions after a week of commanding performances at Lincoln University.

12 January, 2026 in International News

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Duffy set for maiden World Cup | Santner to lead experienced squad

BLACKCAPS pace-bowling spearhead Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting next month.

07 January, 2026 in International News

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"I've always been able to bat left-handed" - Glenn Phillips talks switch hitting

BLACKCAPS all-rounder Glenn Phillips has revealed the extensive preparation behind his recent audacious switch-hitting display in the Super Smash, confirming he’s been honing his left-handed batting skills for several years.

05 January, 2026 in International News

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Lennox earns first call-up | Santner, Henry and Jamieson Return.

India White-Ball Tour Squads Announced. Central Districts and New Zealand “A” left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first call-up to a BLACKCAPS squad, with both the one-day and T20 squads for the tour of India being named today.

23 December, 2025 in International News

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Jonas withdraws from Super Smash

WHITE FERNS and Auckland Hearts off spinner Fran Jonas has withdrawn from the upcoming Super Smash competition to prioritise time on making technical changes to her bowling.

23 December, 2025 in International News

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Wellington College crowned Boys’ First XI Cup champions in tight final round finish

Wellington College have completed a superb campaign at Lincoln University, clinching the 2025-26 Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup after finishing level on points with Christchurch Boys’ HS and Auckland Grammar.

22 December, 2025 in International News

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Bates Ruled Out for Three Months

WHITE FERNS batter Suzie Bates has sustained a quadricep tear which has ruled her out of the home summer until March.

22 December, 2025 in International News

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Rising Domestic Stars Set for U19 World Cup

Five players with domestic caps have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.

20 December, 2025 in International News