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Black Caps take seven wickets on day one

Sep 19

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Black Caps take seven wickets on day one

The first test between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka is evenly-poised after day one in Galle.

Black Caps begin busy test schedule in Galle

Sep 18

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Black Caps begin busy test schedule in Galle

A long break without a test match is about to come to an end for the Black Caps led by Tim Southee.

NZ-Afghanistan test joins exclusive list

Sep 13

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NZ-Afghanistan test joins exclusive list

Soggy end to the one-off test between Black Caps and Afghanistan as the match abandoned.

Day 4 of Black Caps vs Afghanistan abandoned

Sep 13

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Day 4 of Black Caps vs Afghanistan abandoned

Heavy overnight rain prevents any play on Day 4 of one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan.

Mike Sandle back at Black Caps in new role

Sep 12

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Mike Sandle back at Black Caps in new role

Mike Sandle is set to reunite with the Black Caps after accepting a position as team’s performance manager.

Sep 12

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NZ-Afghanistan test heading to washout

The one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan is slowly heading towards a washout.

Still no play in Black Caps-Afghanistan test

Sep 11

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Still no play in Black Caps-Afghanistan test

A wet outfield prevents any play for the second straight day of Black Caps' one-off test against Afghanistan.

Day 1 of Black Caps vs Afghanistan abandoned

Sep 10

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Day 1 of Black Caps vs Afghanistan abandoned

A wet outfield caused by overnight rain sees play called off on the opening day between NZ and Afghanistan.

Smith, Clarkson gain Black Caps contracts

Sep 3

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Smith, Clarkson gain Black Caps contracts

Promising allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have been awarded Black Caps contracts for the first time

Aug 29

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Oram named Black Caps bowling coach

Former New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram has been appointed as the new Black Caps bowling coach, taking over from Shane Jurgensen

Conway, Allen off full Black Caps contracts

Aug 15

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Conway, Allen off full Black Caps contracts

Major changes to the contract status of two prominent Black Caps batsmen Devon Conway and Finn Allen.

Black Caps named for Afghan, Sri Lanka tests

Aug 12

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Black Caps named for Afghan, Sri Lanka tests

Pace-bowlers Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears are set for their first overseas test experiences with the Black Caps.

Busy home summer of international cricket

Jul 17

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Busy home summer of international cricket

Double-headers and a test series against England are two highlights of the 2024-25 home summer of cricket.

Ravindra, bowling trio earn first NZC offers

Jul 10

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Ravindra, bowling trio earn first NZC offers

Rachin Ravindra’s breakthrough season with Black Caps recognised with his first central contract.

Black Caps to play ODI series in Pakistan

Jul 9

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Black Caps to play ODI series in Pakistan

The Black Caps will play an ODI tri-series against Pakistan and South Africa early next year.

Williamson declines NZC central contract

Jun 19

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Williamson declines NZC central contract

Kane Williamson has turned down a NZC central contract, but still wants to play for the Black Caps.

Black Caps finish T20 World Cup with win

Jun 18

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Black Caps finish T20 World Cup with win

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson put on a superb bowling display to help the Black Caps win by seven wickets.

Jun 15

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Black Caps demolish Uganda in dead game

The Black Caps have crushed Uganda by nine wickets to score their first win at the T20 World Cup.

Jun 15

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Black Caps eliminated at T20 World Cup

The Black Caps will play their last two matches at the ICC T20 World Cup with no chance of going any further.

Black Caps lose to hosts at T20 World Cup

Jun 13

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Black Caps lose to hosts at T20 World Cup

After just two games, the Black Caps World Cup dream is basically over bar some mathematics and plenty of luck.