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Contestable Fund continuing to support women’s cricket beyond the boundary

New Zealand Cricket is proud to support 14 initiatives through the 2025/26 Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund, continuing its mission to amplify female visibility and capability in off-field cricket roles.

17 October, 2025 in International News

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Santner & Ravindra return for England | Williamson targets ODI series

BLACKCAPS white-ball captain Mitchell Santner and star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra will return for the upcoming KFC T20I series against England, while Ben Sears and Kane Williamson will miss the series.

13 October, 2025 in International News

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Christchurch closing in on sell-out for first England T20I

Fewer than 500 tickets remain for the BLACKCAPS opening KFC T20I against England at Hagley Oval on Saturday October 18, with the second match at the same venue two days later also selling strongly.

10 October, 2025 in International News

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Devonshire ruled out of World Cup | Rowe called in

Left-arm off-spinning allrounder Flora Devonshire has been ruled out of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with a hand injury.

04 October, 2025 in International News

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Hadlee hails trans-tasman rivalry as BLACKCAPS bid to win back trophy

Sir Richard Hadlee says the return of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy to New Zealand shores will reignite one of sport’s great rivalries — with the BLACKCAPS hosting Australia in a three-match KFC T20I series starting on Wednesday.

01 October, 2025 in International News

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Ravindra ruled out of Chappell-Hadlee Series | Neesham called into squad

BLACKCAPS batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the Chappell-Hadlee trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval, with Jimmy Neesham replacing him in the squad.

01 October, 2025 in International News

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Semmens stepping up to the big time | O’Connor, Small elevated, as NZC Match Officials confirmed

Auckland’s Tina Semmens, Otago’s Shayne O’Connor, and Central Districts’ Bevan Small headline the latest round of NZC Match Official appointments for the 2025-26 season

01 October, 2025 in International News

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"Beige Oval" ready to shine in blockbuster Chappell-Hadlee Series

Tauranga’s Bay Oval will be referred to affectionately as ‘Beige Oval’ next week when the BLACKCAPS play host to their Trans-Tasman rivals Australia in the three-game KFC T20I series.

28 September, 2025 in International News

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Stead signs back on with NZC

Gary Stead’s 34-year association with New Zealand cricket is set to continue, after he accepted an NZC high performance coaching role tasked with supporting player and coach development, as well as high performance programmes.

26 September, 2025 in International News

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Jamieson & Sears return for Australia | Bracewell to captain

The BLACKCAPS pace-bowling stocks have been bolstered by the return of Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee Trophy KFC T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval in the first week of October. 

16 September, 2025 in International News

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BLACKCAPS casual playing agreements confirmed

Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on NZC international casual playing agreements for the 2024-25 season.

15 September, 2025 in International News

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WHITE FERNS quartet earn maiden World Cup call up

Four WHITE FERNS are in line to make their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup debut next month after being named in New Zealand’s squad for the tournament’s 2025 edition.

10 September, 2025 in International News