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Williamson to be selected in ICC Cricket World Cup Squad

Regular BLACKCAPS white ball captain Kane Williamson will be included in the BLACKCAPS 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup in India as he continues to recover from knee surgery. After injuring his knee playing in the IPL in March, Williamson has made sufficient progress in his recovery to allow him to be included in the squad for the tournament starting in October

04 Sep, 2023 in International News

International News

Ferguson to lead in Bangladesh ODI Series | Foxcroft set for potential debut

Lockie Ferguson is set to captain the BLACKCAPS for the first time in an international fixture during the upcoming three match ODI Series against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular ODI captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from knee surgery, and regular deputy Tom Latham - who will miss the series to have time at home before the ICC Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh

02 Sep, 2023 in International News

International News

NZ A clinch memorable win in Brisbane

Star performances by Scott Kuggeleijn and Sean Solia helped New Zealand A claim a memorable 225-run victory at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday in the first of two first-class matches against Australia A.

01 Sep, 2023 in International News

International News

Anderson & Armstrong called up for South Africa tour | Jess Kerr returns from injury

Canterbury Magicians batter Kate Anderson and Auckland HEARTS all-rounder Bella Armstrong have earned their maiden call-ups to the WHITE FERNS for the upcoming tour of South Africa this month, just two years after receiving NZC Development contracts.

01 Sep, 2023 in International News

Community News

Ocean Bartlett | Smash Play Q&A

Ocean Bartlett is one of Smash Play’s Youth Ambassadors - featuring in a range of training games and other fun content for rangatahi. Hear from Ocean as she explains the Smash Play programme!

01 Sep, 2023 in Community News

Corporate News

Scott Weenink appointed NZC chief executive

Businessman and former Wellington first-class cricketer Scott Weenink has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket.

30 Aug, 2023 in Corporate News

International News

Neesham withdrawn from England T20 Squad | McConchie to stay on in England

Jimmy Neesham will no longer join the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to face England following the conclusion of The Hundred and will instead return to New Zealand early to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child

28 Aug, 2023 in International News

International News

International coaches confirmed to join BLACKCAPS for away tours

Former England internationals Ian Bell and James Foster have been enlisted to the BLACKCAPS coaching ranks, while Saqlain Mushtaq and Stephen Fleming will also feature in the coming four months of continual touring

22 Aug, 2023 in International News

International News

Ashok & Foxcroft included in strong NZ A squad to tour Australia

A New Zealand A squad boasting seven BLACKCAPS and two new faces has been selected to face Australia A in Brisbane starting next week.

22 Aug, 2023 in International News

Domestic News

Women’s Domestic Contracts finalised | New 13th contract offer

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have today announced their women’s Domestic contract lists for the 2023/24 summer.

18 Aug, 2023 in Domestic News

Community News

What is Smash Play youth – rangatahi?

New Zealand Cricket’s newest cricket offering arrives this summer – aiming to change the way that cricket is enjoyed by youth, and how cricket is delivered in secondary schools and cricket clubs.

17 Aug, 2023 in Community News

International News

NZC welcomes new commercial partner in Life Direct

Look out for a new commercial partner on the BLACKCAPS shirt during the upcoming T20I series in the UAE.

15 Aug, 2023 in International News

International News

Tickner withdrawn from UAE T20 Squad | Duffy called in

Blair Tickner has been withdrawn from the BLACKCAPS T20 Squad to face the United Arab Emirates this week to allow him to be at home with his wife and new born daughter.

14 Aug, 2023 in International News

International News

Boult & Jamieson return for England ODI series | T20I squad updates

Tom Latham will lead an experienced ODI squad against England this September, the team’s penultimate series before the ICC Cricket World Cup starting in October in India

09 Aug, 2023 in International News

Domestic News

Day-Nighters for women | Queens Park back on domestic schedule

The Hallyburton Johnstone Shield will feature day-night matches for the first time in the women’s one-day competition, while Invercargill’s Queens Park is back on the circuit – all confirmed in today’s release of NZC’s domestic schedules

08 Aug, 2023 in Domestic News

Community News

2023-24 Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund initiatives

New Zealand Cricket is delighted to be supporting fourteen (14) initiatives through the Female Leadership Development Contestable Fund this cricket season

03 Aug, 2023 in Community News

Community News

2023-24 Aspiring Female Umpire intake announced

New Zealand Cricket is excited to announce ten (10) successful candidates in the 2023-24 intake of the Aspiring Female Umpire Programme (AFUP), including six returning from last season.

03 Aug, 2023 in Community News

Domestic News

Men’s Domestic contracts finalised

The 2023/24 home summer of cricket inches another step closer with New Zealand’s six Major Associations finalising their men’s Domestic contracted player rosters.

21 Jul, 2023 in Domestic News

International News

Ashok & Foxcroft earn maiden call ups | Jamieson returns from injury

Two potential debutants in their early twenties have been called up to the BLACKCAPS for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England, alongside returning pace-bowling star Kyle Jamieson

20 Jul, 2023 in International News

Community News

Inaugural Māori National Tournament providing a new pathway for wāhine

An inaugural Māori Women’s National Tournament is set to be held in Hastings this year.

20 Jul, 2023 in Community News

International News

A Home International Summer Like None Before

Test series against South Africa and Australia for the BLACKCAPS, white ball series against Pakistan and England for the WHITE FERNS: these are just some of the highlights of an action-packed 2023-24 home international summer for Kiwi cricket fans

18 Jul, 2023 in International News