New Zealand cricket

Stead quits as New Zealand white-ball cricket coach

Gary Stead announced Tuesday he will step down as New Zealand's white-ball cricket coach and is considering his future with the Test team.

Klaasen brushes off S Africa travel woes ahead of semifinal

If South Africa beat New Zealand to reach Sunday's decider, they will at least know by then if they will take on India in Dubai, or Australia in Lahore.

Pakistan pursue perfect start on ‘historic occasion’

The Champions Trophy is the first major cricket event hosted by Pakistan in nearly three decades and is regarded as second only to the World Cup in the one-day game.

Guptill retires from international cricket

"As a young kid it was always my dream to play for New Zealand and I feel incredibly lucky and proud to have played 367 games for my country," Guptill said in an statement to New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Santner named New Zealand white ball captain

Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 Twenty20 internationals, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28.

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.

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

June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023

Boult in line for NZ's World Cup squad despite contract snub

Boult, who opted out of his contract last year, was not included in New Zealand's updated list of contracted players on Thursday but had instead signed a "casual playing agreement", New Zealand Cricket said.

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Stead calls for separate coaches for New Zealand

Stead has held both roles since succeeding Mike Hesson in 2018, guiding New Zealand to the final of the 50-over 2019 World Cup and the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) title in 2021

October 7, 2022
October 7, 2022

Mitchell doubtful for T20 WC with finger injury

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is a doubt for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting this month after fracturing a finger in training on Friday.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia

Matt Henry made a return to the New Zealand ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting September 6.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

Southee, Boult demolish Windies order as NZ level series

Tim Southee and Trent Boult combined to demolish the West Indies top-order batting as New Zealand scored a series-levelling victory in the second One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Friday.