International News

WHITE FERNS spearhead first-ever NZ Under-19 World Cup squad

WHITE FERNS stars Fran Jonas, Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze have been included in New Zealand’s squad for the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa in January. The trio bring 46 senior international caps worth of experience to the 15-strong squad and featured in this year’s Birmingham Commonwealth Games, while Jonas and Plimmer were also part of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.

13 Dec, 2022 in International News

Halliday ruled out of Bangladesh series | Burns to join T20 squad

03 Dec, 2022 in International News

Brownlie named WHITE FERNS batting coach | Howard joins as spin coach

Former BLACKCAPS and Northern Districts batter Dean Brownlie has been named as the new WHITE FERNS batting coach alongside Craig Howard who joins as spin bowling coach.

30 Nov, 2022 in International News

McFadyen set for WHITE FERNS debut

Wellington Blaze wicket-keeper-batter Jess McFadyen will make her long-awaited WHITE FERNS debut in the upcoming home Gillette Venus WHITE FERNS v Bangladesh series.

28 Nov, 2022 in International News

Strong New Zealand XI squad named to face Bangladesh women

A New Zealand XI squad featuring seven players with international experience has been selected to face Bangladesh in two warm-up matches starting on Monday.

25 Nov, 2022 in International News

Guptill to be released from NZC contract

New Zealand Cricket has agreed to release Martin Guptill from his central contract so he can pursue playing opportunities elsewhere.   The 36-year-old opening batsman has been a fixture in BLACKCAPS white ball squads for the best part of 14 years but did not play in the recently completed T20 World Cup, and was not selected for the current T20 and ODI series against India

23 Nov, 2022 in International News

Williamson to miss third T20I to attend medical appointment | Chapman called in

BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson will miss the third T20I in Napier on Tuesday to attend a pre-arranged medical appointment. Auckland Aces batsman Mark Chapman will join the T20 squad in Napier today

21 Nov, 2022 in International News

Allen & Milne set to face India | Southee poised on 199*

Wellington Firebirds rising star Finn Allen is primed to face India for the first time after being confirmed in both BLACKCAPS squads for the incoming tour, starting in Wellington on Friday.

15 Nov, 2022 in International News

NZ Development squad selected for ground breaking tour

New Zealand’s next generation of female talent will get the opportunity to test themselves on a ground-breaking tour to India over the next month.

14 Nov, 2022 in International News

Trio nominated for Māori Sports Awards

Sara McGlashan (WHITE FERNS), Suzie Bates (WHITE FERNS) and Trent Boult (BLACKCAPS) have been named as finalists for the 2022 Māori Sports Awards. 

11 Nov, 2022 in International News

KING KAPISI TO UNITE FANS WITH A SUMMER CRICKET ANTHEM

Kiwi music legend King Kapisi has reimagined his classic song, Screems From Da Old Plantation, into a summer cricket anthem

09 Nov, 2022 in International News

Cleaver called into T20 Tri-Series Squad

Central Stags wicket-keeper batsman Dane Cleaver has been called into the BLACKCAPS T20 Tri-Series Squad to replace the injured Daryl Mitchell

08 Oct, 2022 in International News

Mitchell ruled out of T20 Tri-Series with fractured hand

BLACKCAPS batsman Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the T20 Tri-Series in Christchurch after fracturing his hand at training in Lincoln today

07 Oct, 2022 in International News

Tickner called into T20 Tri-Series squad Santner on parental leave

Central Stags paceman Blair Tickner has joined the BLACKCAPS squad today ahead of the T20 Tri-Series in Christchurch

06 Oct, 2022 in International News

Guptill set for record 7th T20 World Cup Allen Bracewell included for first time

BLACKCAPS batsman Martin Guptill has been honoured by his old school, Avondale College in Auckland, on being selected for a record 7th ICC T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old’s inclusion was part of a largely predictable 15-player squad, announced at Guptill’s former high school, for the T20 showpiece in Australia next month

20 Sep, 2022 in International News

Allen, Tickner added to NZC central contracts list

Blair Tickner and Finn Allen have accepted their first New Zealand Cricket central contracts, effectively filling the vacancies created by the departures of Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme, respectively

16 Sep, 2022 in International News

WHITE FERNS Squad for West Indies Announced

The WHITE FERNS will welcome back the pace-bowling duo of Jess Kerr and Molly Penfold, along with top-order batter Lauren Down, for the upcoming tour of West Indies.

01 Sep, 2022 in International News

De Grandhomme calls time on international career

BLACKCAPS all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket.   De Grandhomme (36) made the decision to bring down the curtain on an impressive international career after discussions this week with New Zealand Cricket – which has agreed to release him from his central contract.

31 Aug, 2022 in International News

Henry returns for Chappell-Hadlee ODI series | Sears & Phillips retained

Canterbury pace-bowler Matt Henry has recovered from a rib injury to be named in the BLACKCAPS ODI squad for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Cairns in two weeks time.

25 Aug, 2022 in International News

Williamson out of 2nd ODI in Barbados

BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson will miss the second ODI against West Indies in Barbados as a precaution due to a quad injury.

19 Aug, 2022 in International News