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National U17 Girls Tournament set for new era at Lincoln University

A National U17 Girls Tournament is set to join an already packed cricket calendar at Lincoln University.

18 Aug, 2025 in Community News

Wells to step down as BLACKCAPS selector

New Zealand Cricket will advertise for the position of BLACKCAPS selector following Sam Wells’ decision to step down to concentrate on his work commitments.

15 Aug, 2025 in International News

Community News

NZC urges action on Online Casino Gambling Bill

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has lodged a submission with Parliament on the Online Casino Gambling Bill, calling for urgent amendments to ensure online gambling operators are required to reinvest a portion of their revenue back into the communities they impact.

14 Aug, 2025 in Community News

Domestic News

Centenary season confirmed for Plunket Shield

It's official - the 2025-26 Plunket Shield will be the 100th season of the men's domestic first-class competition.

13 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Domestic Cricket Schedules set to benefit International Summer

New Zealand’s domestic summer will start with one-day cricket for the second consecutive year, with the men’s Ford Trophy set to open proceedings on Saturday, October 25, followed by the women’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield on November 15.

11 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News

International News

Bob Carter declares - after 21 years with NZC

New Zealand Cricket is to farewell its long-serving high-performance coach, Bob Carter.

08 Aug, 2025 in International News

Domestic News

Future Stars Front and Centre as Women's Domestic Contracts Unveiled

Swathes of new talent are emerging across the country, with the six Major Associations releasing their first round of women’s contracts for the season

08 Aug, 2025 in Domestic News

International News

Latham ruled out of second Zimbabwe Test

BLACKCAPS Test captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe after failing to recover from his left shoulder injury.

06 Aug, 2025 in International News

International News

Will O’Rourke ruled out of Zimbabwe Test

BLACKCAPS pace bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of the second Test in Bulawayo with a back injury.

05 Aug, 2025 in International News

International News

Smith ruled out of Zimbabwe Tests | Foulkes and Lister called in

BLACKCAPS pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe Test series with an abdominal injury.

03 Aug, 2025 in International News

International News

Latham ruled out of first Test against Zimbabwe | Santner to become 32nd Test captain

BLACKCAPS Test captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first Test against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury.

29 Jul, 2025 in International News

International News

Bracewell to replace Phillips for first Test in Zimbabwe

BLACKCAPS batting allrounder Michael Bracewell will replace the injured Glenn Phillips for the first Test against Zimbabwe.

24 Jul, 2025 in International News

Domestic News

Hanging up the cap: Saachi Shahri and Jesse Prasad

Once they were teammates, and in more recent seasons, rivals on the playing field. But neither Auckland's Saachi Shahri nor Northern Brave's ex-Heart Jesse Prasad will be back for more next season, both women having recently announced their retirement from Domestic cricket

22 Jul, 2025 in Domestic News

International News

Phillips ruled out of Zimbabwe tour with injury | Robinson to remain as T20 cover

BLACKCAPS batting allrounder Glenn Phillips has been withdrawn from the tour of Zimbabwe after injuring his right groin.

18 Jul, 2025 in International News

International News

Conway, Hay, Neesham and Robinson called into T20 squad for Zimbabwe Tri-Series

Devon Conway, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Robinson will join the BLACKCAPS T20I squad in Harare for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

13 Jul, 2025 in International News

International News

Allen ruled out of Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series

BLACKCAPS opener Finn Allen has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe after sustaining a foot injury whilst playing for the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket tournament.

09 Jul, 2025 in International News

International News

Fisher earns maiden Test call up for Zimbabwe

Northern Districts pace bowler Matt Fisher has been called up to the BLACKCAPS for the first time as part of the 15-strong squad for the two Test tour of Zimbabwe later this month.

08 Jul, 2025 in International News

Domestic News

Foxcroft, Phillips and Ferns on the move

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have today confirmed their first round of contracted male players for the 2025/26 domestic summer, featuring notable player moves and a number of newcomers receiving their first domestic contracts.

30 Jun, 2025 in Domestic News

International News

Jacobs & Milne recalled for T20I Tri Series in Zimbabwe | Henry returns from injury

Promising Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs is in line to make his BLACKCAPS debut after being included in a 15-strong squad for next month’s T20I Tri Series with South Africa and hosts, Zimbabwe.

27 Jun, 2025 in International News

International News

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 Jun, 2025 in International News

International News

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 Jun, 2025 in International News