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India Tour Set To Break Box Office Records

With one month until the first tickets go on sale for the BLACKCAPS blockbuster summer series against India, NZC is urging fans to pre-register now with early indications the 12-match tour will be the hottest ticket in town.

25 July, 2026 in International News

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International News

BLACKCAPS welcomed home after historic double

The BLACKCAPS were welcomed home to Auckland in style this morning, after a memorable two months on the road that saw them win the Crowe Thorpe Trophy for the historic 2-1 Test series victory over England, and complete just their second ODI series win in the Caribbean.

25 July, 2026 in International News

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BLACKCAPS confirmed for five-match ODI series, three T20Is in England ahead of 2027 World Cup

Fresh off a historic Test series win on English soil, the BLACKCAPS will return to England in September 2027 for a bumper white-ball tour featuring three T20Is and five ODIs across eight venues, in what shapes as important preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 to be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next October-December.

24 July, 2026 in International News

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ICC confirms enhanced tournament format for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has this morning confirmed enhancements to the format structure for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

17 July, 2026 in International News

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Ronchi to depart BLACKCAPS to coach Melbourne Renegades

BLACKCAPS batting coach Luke Ronchi will step down from his role with NZC to become head coach of the Melbourne Renegades in the Australian Big Bash League.

17 July, 2026 in International News

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New Zealand A to make first Study NT Top End T20 Series appearance

The New Zealand A squad will make its first Study NT Top End T20 Series appearance in 2026, with plenty of capped internationals tipped to land in Darwin for the 20 to 30 August event.

14 July, 2026 in International News

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Domestic News

New Zealand's Major Associations announce first round of 2026/27 domestic contracts

New Zealand's six Major Associations have announced their first round of contracted male players for the 2026/27 domestic summer, with several notable movements and new faces across the country. 

09 July, 2026 in Domestic News

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International News

Allen, Ferguson, Milne & Seifert casual contracts confirmed

BLACKCAPS white-ball specialists Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Tim Seifert have received NZC casual playing agreements for the 2026-27 period, commencing August 1.

07 July, 2026 in International News

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International News

Fisher called up & Duffy returns for West Indies ODIs

A maiden ODI call-up for Northern Districts speedster Matt Fisher and the return of Jacob Duffy headline the BLACKCAPS ODI side for the upcoming five-game tour of the West Indies starting on July 11 in Guyana.

02 July, 2026 in International News

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Corporate News

Mary Brito – a driving force for women’s cricket

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is saddened to learn of the passing this week of Life Member, Mary Brito, a visionary and pioneer for women's cricket.

01 July, 2026 in Corporate News

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International News

Sears ruled out of West Indies ODIs | Lister called in

BLACKCAPS fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies with an ankle injury.

01 July, 2026 in International News

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Corporate News

Cricketing hero Bob Blair remembered

Bob Blair, whose courage in the face of unimaginable grief became one of New Zealand sport's most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 95th birthday.

25 June, 2026 in Corporate News

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Community News

Household names headline New Zealand Cricket's 2026/27 Performance Coaching Course

A blend of current and former international and domestic cricketers will feature in New Zealand Cricket's Performance Coaching Course (PCC) for the 2026/27 season. 

25 June, 2026 in Community News

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Corporate News

Remembering David Kinsella

New Zealand Cricket is saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Kinsella, a Central Districts stalwart who served the game as a player, administrator, and international umpire.

25 June, 2026 in Corporate News

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Domestic News

Hanging up the bat - Bharat Popli

Northern Districts top order rock Bharat Popli has confirmed his retirement, with the last Plunket Shield match of 2025/26 having sealed a lengthy, remarkable Domestic career that once saw him top 1,000 runs in a first-class season

18 June, 2026 in Domestic News

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International News

Conway and Tickner return | BLACKCAPS 2026-27 contract list announced

17 June, 2026 in International News

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International News

Crowe-Thorpe Trophy prepares for OE

The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a taonga born from the timber of two legendary bats, is ready to make its first journey to English soil, ahead of the BLACKCAPS upcoming Test series starting at Lord’s in London on June 4.

16 June, 2026 in International News

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Historic India Mega-Tour Headlines International Home Schedule

One of the biggest cricket tours in a generation will open New Zealand’s International Home Schedule this summer with theIndian men’s team confirmed for a blockbuster three-format tour from October 22 until December 1.

16 June, 2026 in International News

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Domestic News

Hanging up the bat - Michael Snedden

Seam bowler Michael Snedden has announced his retirement after a career that saw him continue a century-long family tradition, and represent both the Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds.

16 June, 2026 in Domestic News

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International News

Young trio earn WHITE FERNS contracts

A trio of exciting young talent in Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and Izzy Sharp are the newcomers to the WHITE FERNS 17-player central contract list for 2026-27.

16 June, 2026 in International News

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International News

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run scorer and arguably greatest ever batsman Kane Williamson has confirmed his retirement from international cricket effective immediately.

16 June, 2026 in International News

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