Wellington Blaze

NZC: Colin Maiden Park – Rescheduled Games

As previously advised, due to the considerable rainfall in Auckland over the past two months, Colin Maiden Park will not be fit to host List A cricket for at least the next fortnight – even if fine weather is...

NZC: Colin Maiden Park – Domestic Cricket

Photo Credit: New Zealand Cricket An assessment has shown that, due to the considerable rainfall in Auckland over the past two months, Colin Maiden Park will not be fit to host List A cricket for at least the next fortnight...

David White, Chief Executive, New Zealand Cricket on November 2, 2022

Photo Credit: LinkedIn Profile Photo of David White “Liz has great experience as a professional athlete, both as a WHITE FERN and as a Black Stick, and with that comes an excellent understanding of the high-performance landscape. Additionally, her administrative...

NZC: Green appointed Head of Women’s High Performance

Photo Credit: LinkedIn Profile Photo of Liz Green Former WHITE FERNS and Wellington Blaze batter Liz Green has been appointed New Zealand Cricket’s Head of Women’s High Performance. Green leaves her role as general manager of Cricket Wellington to take on...

NZC: Women’s Domestic Contracts finalised

Photo Credit: Cricket Wellington New Zealand's six Major Associations have finalised their women's Domestic contracts for 2022/23 - which will be the first season with 12 contracted women per side, in addition to NZC-contracted WHITE FERNS from each team. This contracted...

Cricket Wellington and Central Districts to honour pioneer cricketer Viv Stephens

Photo Credit: Cricket Wellington Central Districts Cricket and Cricket Wellington are proud to jointly announce a new trophy in the memory of the late Viv Stephens. The Viv Stephens Memorial Trophy will be contested by the Central Hinds and Wellington Blaze...

Cricket Wellington: Blaze and Firebirds support the Women’s Refuge this Christmas

Photo Credit: Cricket Wellington The Wellington Blaze and Firebirds will show their support for the Women’s Refuge and victims of family violence this Christmas. This Christmas Eve’s Dream11 Super Smash double-header against the Auckland Hearts and Aces will be FREE ENTRY...

NZC: Women’s Domestic Contracts announced for 2021-22

Photo Credit: ICC New Zealand’s six Major Associations have finalised their Women’s Domestic Contracts for the 2021-22 season. Nine players from each Major Association have received contracts in addition to 17 WHITE FERNS contracted players and eight players on NZC Women’s...

NZC: McFadyen & Green receive maiden call-ups | Kerr to remain in NZ

Photo Credit: Cricket Wellington Wellington Blaze wicket-keeper Jess McFadyen and Central Hinds seamer Claudia Green have earned their maiden call-ups to the WHITE FERNS squad for the upcoming tour to England. Meanwhile, all-rounder Amelia Kerr has opted out of the tour...

Cam Mitchell, Cricket Wellington CEO appointing Lance Dry as Wellington Blaze Head Coach and Luke Woodcock as Specialist Batting Coach

“We want to continue to produce more WHITE FERNS that are successful at international level. Lance and Luke’s appointments ensure we provide the Blaze with a well-resourced coaching team that is focused on developing the team, as well as...

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Cricket Australia: Australian squad for 2024 Men’s Under 19 World Cup

Photo Credit: Cricket NSW Cricket Australia (CA) has today named the Australian squad for the ICC Men’s Under 19...
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