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Chapman earns first NZC central contract

Photo Credit: BCCI Auckland Aces batsman Mark Chapman has been awarded his first New Zealand Cricket central contract, effectively filling the vacancy left by Martin Guptill’s departure in November. Chapman has played 27 games for the BLACKCAPS (22 T20Is and five...

NZC: Shipley earns maiden BLACKCAPS call-up | Ronchi to lead India tour

Photo Credit: Canterbury Cricket Canterbury’s in-form all-rounder Henry Shipley is poised to make his BLACKCAPS debut after being selected in the ODI squads for back-to-back three-match series in Pakistan and India, in January. The BLACKCAPS have named split ODI squads for...

NZC: Sodhi & Phillips return to Test squad | Tickner retained

Photo Credit: ICC Canterbury leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been recalled to the BLACKCAPS Test squad for the upcoming tour to Pakistan, four years on from his last international outing in whites.The 30-year-old Sodhi’s been included alongside one-time Test player Glenn...

NZC: Williamson to step down as Test captain | Southee appointed

Photo Credit: New Zealand Cricket Kane Williamson will step down as captain of the BLACKCAPS Test side, with Tim Southee to take up the leadership mantle.Williamson will continue to lead the BLACKCAPS in ODI and T20I cricket and has reiterated...

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

Photo Credit: New Zealand Cricket 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. Williamson will rejoin the BLACKCAPS...

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

Photo Credit: New Zealand Cricket 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. The 23-year-old Allen has already...

NZC: Mitchell ruled out of T20 Tri-Series with fractured hand

Photo Credit: BCCI BLACKCAPS batsman Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the T20 Tri-Series in Christchurch after fracturing his hand during training at Lincoln today. The all-rounder sustained a blow to his right-hand while batting in the nets, with an...

NZC: Guptill set for record 7th T20 World Cup | Allen & Bracewell included for first time

Photo Credit: ICC 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...

Allen, Tickner added to NZC central contracts list

Photo Credit: Canterbury Cricket 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. Tickner, the Central Stags pace bowler, has...

NZC: De Grandhomme calls time on international career

Photo Credit: ICC 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...

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Dolphins Cricket: Candler and Cele win big at Dolphins awards

Photo Credit: Rogan Ward/Dolphins Cricket As the 2023/24 domestic cricket season drew to a close, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins celebrated achievements...