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Shane Bond signs on for T20 World Cup

The BLACKCAPS have added Shane Bond as a fourth coach for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE and the following three-game T20 International series against India. The former fast bowler is no stranger to the team following a three-year tenure as bowling coach (2012-15) and helped out as recently as 2019 in a T20 series against England, along with stints leading New Zealand A

17 Aug, 2021 in International News

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Mair to miss England Tour | Penfold receives maiden call-up

Central Hinds seamer Rosemary Mair has been forced out of the WHITE FERNS tour to England with a bone stress reaction in her left shin.

11 Aug, 2021 in International News

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Aotearoa’s tamariki gear up for World Cup with 'CRIC-KIDS'

A ground-breaking initiative for young learners based around the game of cricket - Te Kapu Kirīkiti Wahine o Te Ao 2022 Hōtaka Ako – was lauched by organisers of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in Northland today.

10 Aug, 2021 in International News

International News

NZC outlines winter tours strategy | T20 World Cup squad revealed

Player and staff welfare will take on extra significance this winter as New Zealand Cricket attempts to balance the BLACKCAPS workloads over a four month-long period, incorporating tours to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, as well as the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE

10 Aug, 2021 in International News

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T20 World Cup squad revealed | McConchie and Sears called up for Bangladesh/Pakistan

Opportunities aplenty and a crack at a second world title within six months await the BLACKCAPS, who have unveiled four squads for the upcoming tours of Bangladesh, Pakistan and the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE in October/November

10 Aug, 2021 in International News

International News

McFadyen & Green receive maiden call-ups | Kerr to remain in NZ

Wellington Blaze wicket-keeper Jess McFadyen and Central Hinds seamer Claudia Green have earned their maiden call-ups to the WHITE FERNS squad for the upcoming tour to England.

04 Aug, 2021 in International News

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The Amazing Mace – tour dates, venues and times confirmed

Details of the BLACKCAPS’ whistle-stop tour of New Zealand to celebrate their ICC World Test Championship title win are falling into place, with all-weather venues now finalised throughout the country

20 Jul, 2021 in International News

Devcich retires after stellar career

After representing Northern Districts from the age of 19, Anton Devcich has retired from cricket.

19 Jul, 2021 in Domestic News

Men's domestic contracts confirmed for 2021-22 season

New Zealand’s six Major Associations have finalised their men’s domestic contracts for the 2021-22 season.

13 Jul, 2021 in Domestic News

International News

The Amazing Mace – and BLACKCAPS, coming to a town near you

The BLACKCAPS will carry their ICC World Test Championship trophy, the Mace, on a week-long, nationwide tour of New Zealand later this month

07 Jul, 2021 in International News

International News

Statement from Sir Richard Hadlee on ICC World Test Championship

This is a special day in the history of NZ cricket, a day to celebrate the magnificent achievement of winning the inaugural World Test Championship

24 Jun, 2021 in International News

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BLACKCAPS squad confirmed for ICC World Test Championship Final

The BLACKCAPS have confirmed their 15-man squad to contest the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final against India, at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18-22

15 Jun, 2021 in International News

International News

Watling ruled out with back injury

BLACKCAPS wicket-keeper BJ Watling’s a late withdrawal for the second Test against England in Birmingham, after failing to overcome a sore back

10 Jun, 2021 in International News

International News

Williamson ruled out of second Test | Latham to captain

Captain Kane Williamson will miss the second Test of the G.J. Gardner Homes BLACKCAPS Tour of England as he rests his irritated left-elbow

09 Jun, 2021 in International News

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Strong performances rewarded in WHITE FERNS contract list

Northern Spirit batter Brooke Halliday, Canterbury Magicians all-rounder Frankie Mackay and Wellington Blaze wicket-keeper Jess McFadyen have been offered WHITE FERNS contracts for the first time.

25 May, 2021 in International News

International News

Tough break leads to a life of decision making

Twelve years ago Eugene Sanders was diagnosed with kidney disease bringing an abrupt end to his cricket career...or so he thought.

24 May, 2021 in International News

International News

More New Zealanders watch cricket than ever before

New Zealand Cricket is delighted with the outcome of its first season with new broadcast partners Spark Sport and TVNZ, hailing the combination of free-to-air and digital subscription as a ground-breaking arrangement which is taking cricket to not only more Kiwis, but demographics of New Zealanders previously lost to the game

17 May, 2021 in International News

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BLACKCAPS arrive in England | Health protocols update

The majority of the BLACKCAPS Test contingent touched down in London on Sunday afternoon (UK time) after flying from Auckland via Singapore

16 May, 2021 in International News

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Mitchell and Phillips offered BLACKCAPS contracts for first time

Canterbury all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and precocious Auckland Aces star Glenn Phillips have been offered national contracts for the first time following breakout seasons for the BLACKCAPS

14 May, 2021 in International News

International News

Watling to hang up gloves after England tour

The curtain is set to come down on the career of one of New Zealand’s most widely respected cricketers, with wicket-keeper BJ Watling to retire from all cricket after the upcoming Test tour of England

12 May, 2021 in International News

International News

Seifert tests positive for COVID-19

BLACKCAPS batsman Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be travelling back to New Zealand on the charter flight with New Zealand’s other Indian Premier League players.

08 May, 2021 in International News

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