New Zealand cricket

Former New Zealand allrounder Bracewell banned for cocaine use

The 34-year-old failed a drugs test after a domestic T20 game in January.

New Zealand’s T20 WC winners given heroes welcome on return

The White Ferns’ received a warm welcome from friends, family and fans when they landed at Christchurch airport on Friday, with the T20 World Cup trophy proudly on display.

Santner named New Zealand's interim captain for Sri Lanka white-ball series

Santner will have a good mix of youth and experience in the squad with Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay being called up to the squad.

Herath replaces Saqlain in New Zealand coaching staff

Working with Herath would benefit Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra, said Stead.

New Zealand appoint Oram as bowling coach

Oram will commence the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen towards the end of last year on October 7, with New Zealand's three-match ICC World Test Championship series in India the first assignment for the 46-year-old.

Senior players must step up in Williamson's absence: Latham

Latham spoke to reporters on Wednesday as New Zealand Cricket released its summer schedule, which starts with a three-test series against England in November before white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 WC debacle

Williamson's decision marks the end of an era for a New Zealand team which made the semi-finals of the previous three T20 World Cups and the 2021 final but ultimately missed out on a maiden white-ball title.

End of era for New Zealand after white-ball title again proves elusive

Having made at least the semi-finals of the last three editions, New Zealand crashed out in the opening round this time.

New Zealand coach Stead's future in doubt after World Cup exit

Stead, who took over as New Zealand coach in 2018 and led them to the 2021 final, has a year left on his contract.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Kane Williamson will captain the T20 World Cup squad for a fourth time as New Zealand hunt for a maiden title after reaching the semi-finals of the last three tournaments and the final in 2021.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Ravindra youngest to win Hadlee medal

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra became the youngest player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the highest award for men's cricket in New Zealand, on Wednesday.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

NZ withdraw Williamson, Jamieson for T20 series with Bangladesh

Despite being named in the original squad, Williamson will undergo further rehabilitation after knee surgery last April, while Jamieson is nursing a hamstring injury, the Black Caps said.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Puketapu-Lyndon, who is also chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and was chief financial officer on two America's Cup campaigns, will step up from her role as deputy chair.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

New Zealand in good head-space after Dalai Lama visit

"The cricket, as well, is just a bonus," said batter Will Young.

October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023

Netherlands field first against New Zealand at Hyderabad

The Dutch brought in Sybrand Engelbrecht for Saqib Zulfiqar and Ryan Klein replaces Logan van Beek who suffered a hamstring injury in their opening 81-run defeat against Pakistan, also in Hyderabad on Friday.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Mashrafe lauds NZ’s unique WC squad announcement

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza praised the way New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced their squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India in October-November.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

NZC rope in family members of cricketers to announce WC squad

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced their World Cup squad in the most wholesome of ways as they roped in the families of the chosen 15 to announce the players' names.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Williamson set to captain NZ in World Cup

Williamson has scored more than 6,500 runs in one-day international cricket and led New Zealand in their nail-biting defeat by England in the 2019 World Cup final.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

New Zealand give Williamson two weeks to prove WC fitness

The batsman tore the cruciate ligaments in his right knee playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League in April