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Augmented reality coming to venues across Aotearoa

NZC, with support from ANZ, will partner with global sports technology company BatFast to bring its interactive cricket experience to venues across the country during the BLACKCAPS v India series this summer.

06 October, 2026 in International News

Corporate News

NZC Board sets out why it chose NZ20

The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Board has today explained in more detail how and why it chose NZ20 as the preferred option for domestic T20 cricket.

06 October, 2026 in Corporate News

Domestic News

Hanging up the bat: Ed Nuttall

One of the quickest fast bowlers to come out of Canterbury this century has announced his retirement ahead of the forthcoming summer

05 October, 2026 in Domestic News

International News

Bracewell moves to Casual Contract | Kelly earns first Central Contract

BLACKCAPS white-ball allrounder Michael Bracewell will shift to a casual contract with NZC for the 2026-27 season, to pursue an opportunity in the Australian Big Bash League.

04 October, 2026 in International News

International News

An overview of the new ICC Playing Conditions

From time-wasting penalties to pink Test match balls and wickets in the last over, catch up on all the rule tweaks that have been introduced into the game this week by the International Cricket Council

03 October, 2026 in International News

International News

Carson, Penfold, James, and Rowe recalled for WHITE FERNS T20Is to Australia | Brownlie interim coach

Eleven players from the WHITE FERNS ICC Women’s T20 World Cup squad have been named to face Australia in the three-match T20I series later this month.

02 October, 2026 in International News

Community News

Ferguson fires up return of NZC Youth Fast Bowling Challenge

New Zealand’s fastest bowler Lockie Ferguson and NZC are throwing it back to 2008 by relaunching the NZC Youth Fast Bowling Challenge (YFBC).

01 October, 2026 in Community News

International News

Hagley Oval Saturday T20I SOLD OUT

General admission for the BLACKCAPS second T20I against India at Hagley Oval on Saturday 24 October has SOLD OUT.

25 September, 2026 in International News

International News

BLACKCAPS unleash pace attack | Milne returns - Ravindra ruled out

A seven-strong pace attack headlines the first BLACKCAPS squad of the home summer named to face India in the five-match Hero Vida T20I Series, Powered by AI+ Nova Smartphone.

23 September, 2026 in International News

Corporate News

Genesis to power up Kiwi summer

NZC and Genesis will break new ground this summer with a three-year partnership unveiled to support cricket from the grassroots to the elite.

22 September, 2026 in Corporate News

International News

Ravindra Sustains Shoulder Injury at Promotional Shoot

BLACKCAPS all-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder while attempting to take a diving catch during a promotional shoot with Sky in Auckland on Wednesday 16 September.

19 September, 2026 in International News

International News

Ben Sawyer departs WHITE FERNS

WHITE FERNS head coach Ben Sawyer has departed the role after four years at the helm.

18 September, 2026 in International News

Domestic News

ND, Firebirds Announce Replacement Contracts

Changes to the BLACKCAPS and Wellington Firebirds' contracted player groups have in turn led to contracted opportunities for two more players at Domestic level this summer

16 September, 2026 in Domestic News

Community News

Te Ara Putanga: How cricket is strengthening Māori cultural connection

Through the stories of Shane Bond, Eden Carson, Jamal Todd and Maia Lewis, "Te Ara Putanga" explores a movement taking place across Aotearoa, where more young Māori cricketers are finding opportunities to connect with both the game and their culture using cricket programmes as the vehicle.

14 September, 2026 in Community News

International News

Ticket sales soar past 50,000

Off the back of a record first week of sales NZC can confirm more than 50,000 tickets have now been snapped up for the international home summer of cricket since going on sale just over two-weeks ago.

09 September, 2026 in International News

Domestic News

Hanging up the bat: Caitlin Blakely

The preseason retirement announcement of Caitlin Blakely means three familiar faces are now missing from the Otago Sparks class of 2027

08 September, 2026 in Domestic News

International News

Chapman moves to casual contract – Fisher earns maiden Central Contract

BLACKCAPS batter Mark Chapman has made the decision to shift to a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket for the 2026-27 season to pursue an opportunity in the Australian Big Bash League

08 September, 2026 in International News

Domestic News

Red ball fans rejoice | Plunket Shield schedule announced 

A feast of red ball cricket is on the horizon with today’s Plunket Shield schedule announcement confirming 24 first-class games will be played across nine venues in Aotearoa this summer.

01 September, 2026 in Domestic News

International News

The lasting legacy of Richard Hayward

A 'true gentleman of the game' is how former Central Stags captain and NZC Match Referee, Richard Hayward, is being remembered, following his passing at the age of 72 in Nelson this week.

29 August, 2026 in International News

Community News

Largest-ever Pathway to Performance cohort announced

Fifteen coaches have been selected for the fourth cohort of New Zealand Cricket's Pathway to Performance programme.

28 August, 2026 in Community News

International News

Record ticket sales for India tour

The NZC International summer of cricket pre-sale is off to a hot start with a record 26,000 tickets snapped up in the first 48 hours of the Cricket Nation member sale which went live on Monday

27 August, 2026 in International News

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