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Magic Mitchell powers BLACKCAPS into final

Daryl Mitchell’s superb unbeaten half-century fired New Zealand into their first ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final following a thrilling last four clash against England in Abu Dhabi.

11 November, 2021 in International News

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Patel and Somerville to lead Test spin attack in India

Experienced spin trio Ajaz Patel, Will Somerville and Mitchell Santner will be supported by rising stars Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips when the BLACKCAPS begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) defence on the G.J. Gardner Homes Tour of India later this month

04 November, 2021 in International News

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Ferguson ruled out of T20 World Cup with calf tear

BLACKCAPS paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE with a calf tear. Ferguson felt tightness in his right calf following training last night (Tuesday) and a subsequent MRI scan on game-day revealed a grade two tear which would require three to four weeks recovery

26 October, 2021 in International News

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Obituary: Fred Goodall

Fred Goodall, who died in Wellington last month, was the world’s youngest Test umpire on debut, and New Zealand’s leading official for the 23 years in which his international career spanned.

19 October, 2021 in International News

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Peterson calls time on international cricket

WHITE FERNS all-rounder Anna Peterson has retired from international cricket after nearly 10 years in the WHITE FERNS environment.

05 October, 2021 in International News

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Females front and centre as NZC Match Officials confirmed for 2021-22 season

A simple sentence in an NZCPA newsletter was enough for former WHITE FERN Sue Morris to start her journey to becoming New Zealand cricket’s first female Match Referee

30 September, 2021 in International News

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BLACKCAPS arrive in Dubai

The BLACKCAPS have arrived in Dubai after leaving Islamabad on a charter flight last night (New Zealand time).

19 September, 2021 in International News

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BLACKCAPS tour of Pakistan abandoned

The BLACKCAPS are abandoning their tour of Pakistan following a New Zealand government security alert.

17 September, 2021 in International News

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Blundell ruled out of Pakistan ODIs Mitchell to join squad

Wicket-keeper batsman Tom Blundell has been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS ODI series against Pakistan with a left-quad strain

16 September, 2021 in International News

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Jurgensen now onboard for India Tests

Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will stay on with the BLACKCAPS for the full tour of India later this year rather than returning to New Zealand following the T20I series as initially planned

13 September, 2021 in International News

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Henry to join BLACKCAPS in Dhaka

Pace bowler Matt Henry has been called into the BLACKCAPS squad in Bangladesh as a replacement for batsman Finn Allen – who is in quarantine, recovering from Covid-19. Allen will remain with the team and continue to be monitored by BLACKCAPS doctor Pat McHugh

27 August, 2021 in International News

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Allen tests positive for COVID-19

BLACKCAPS batsman Finn Allen has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Bangladesh. Allen, who represented the Birmingham Phoenix in England’s new Hundred competition, is fully-vaccinated and passed all his pre-departure tests in England - before testing positive 48 hours after arrival in Dhaka

24 August, 2021 in International News