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Days 1-2-3 SOLD OUT for Basin Test | Hagley and Seddon heading in same direction

The first three days of the second Test between the BLACKCAPS and England at the Cello Basin Reserve in December have sold-out, with limited tickets remaining for day four in Wellington. Only a quarter of the available tickets remain for the first three days of the opening Test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, starting Thursday November 28

18 Oct, 2024 in International News

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Sears ruled out of India Tests | Duffy called in

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury.

15 Oct, 2024 in International News

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OBITUARY: Brian Hastings

Brian Hastings, who died this week aged 84, will be remembered as an elegant right-handed batsman who, though making his Test debut late in his career, contributed to some of New Zealand’s most memorable achievements.

10 Oct, 2024 in International News

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Injury delays Williamson’s departure to India | Chapman called in as cover

Kane Williamson will delay his departure for the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a groin strain.

09 Oct, 2024 in International News

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England Test tickets in hot demand

The upcoming Test series against England continues to set box-office records, with the Cello Basin Reserve likely to be the first of the three venues to sell out. Tickets for the second Test in Wellington are in short supply, with the second day’s play already sold out, and the first and third rapidly heading in the same direction

03 Oct, 2024 in International News

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Southee steps down as Test captain | Latham appointed full-time

Tim Southee has stepped down as BLACKCAPS Test captain, with Tom Latham confirmed to take up the role full-time. Latham, who has captained the Test side on nine previous occasions, will lead a 15-strong Test squad including Southee, to India next Friday

02 Oct, 2024 in International News

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SOLD OUT signs loom for England Tests

Demand for the BLACKCAPS Test series against England is breaking box-office records. Sales for the three Tests have been unprecedented, dwarfing those leading up to last summer’s series against Australia, with the second Test at the Cello Basin Reserve once again leading demand

25 Sep, 2024 in International News

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NZ Development Women set for Australia/Sri Lanka Tri-Series

New Zealand’s next generation of female talent will be on show in Australia later this month, as preparations continue for the 2025 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.

13 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Sandle returns to BLACKCAPS

Mike Sandle is poised to reunite with the BLACKCAPS after accepting a position as the team’s Performance Manager.

12 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Devine and Bates set for ninth consecutive T20 World Cup

The experienced duo, who have featured in every edition of the women’s event since its inception in 2009, were named in a 15-strong WHITE FERNS squad revealed today by NZC President Lesley Murdoch.

10 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Herath and Rathour join BLACKCAPS in Noida

The BLACKCAPS have called on some local Indian knowledge as well as a Sri Lankan great with 433 Test wickets, as they prepare for Monday’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in Noida, near Delhi

06 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Tsukigawa appointed Women’s National selector

Former WHITE FERNS and Otago Sparks allrounder Sarah Tsukigawa has been appointed Women’s National selector, taking over the role vacated by Jason Wells in May.

06 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Smith, Clarkson earn first BLACKCAPS contracts

Promising allrounders Nathan Smith (Wellington Firebirds) and Josh Clarkson (Central Stags) have been awarded BLACKCAPS contracts for the first time, effectively replacing Devon Conway and Finn Allen on the central contract list.

03 Sep, 2024 in International News

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Devine to step down as T20 captain

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will step down as T20 captain at the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October - while remaining at the helm of the ODI side.

30 Aug, 2024 in International News

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Oram appointed BLACKCAPS bowling coach

Former BLACKCAPS and Central Stags allrounder Jacob Oram has been appointed as the new BLACKCAPS bowling coach, taking over the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November.

29 Aug, 2024 in International News

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Black appointed to ICC International Umpire Panel

Wellington’s Cory Black is the latest New Zealand umpire to become eligible to stand in men’s international cricket.

19 Aug, 2024 in International News

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Conway opts for casual playing agreement | Allen to pursue franchise opportunities

Devon Conway will represent the BLACKCAPS on a casual playing contract this summer.

15 Aug, 2024 in International News

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Sears & O’Rourke set for Afghanistan & Sri Lanka Tests | Bracewell returns

BLACKCAPS pace-bowlers Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears are set for their first overseas Test experiences, while Michael Bracewell returns to the squad 18 months on from his last Test. The trio has been included in a 15-strong touring party to face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Noida (September 9-13) before heading to Sri Lanka for two ICC World Test Championship matches, starting September 18 and 26, respectively

12 Aug, 2024 in International News

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Six inbound tours confirmed for 2024/25 international summer

Double-headers, a Test series against England, the return of the Rose Bowl, and everything on free-to-air TV: these are some of the highlights of another exciting 2024-25 home international summer of cricket in Aotearoa New Zealand.

17 Jul, 2024 in International News

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New Zealand Cricket backs revamped Eden Park

Expect far more international cricket to be played in Auckland should the council back the redevelopment of Eden Park. At a time when multiple proposals for a new international sports stadium in Auckland have been whittled down to two, NZC chief executive Scott Weenink has thrown his organisation’s weight behind a redeveloped Eden Park, describing the proposed flexible seating option to accommodate a regulation-sized oval for cricket, as a “game-changer”

12 Jul, 2024 in International News