New Zealand Cricket

March 23, 2026 10:52 AM

New Zealand endorses new private T20 league, wants more focus on women

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named the proposed NZ20 franchise league as its preferred option to replace the nation's 21-year-old Super Smash but wants women's competition included in the proposal. The new league's backers have proposed a six-team league of privately owned franchises and hope to launch the first tournament by January 2027. NZC said its board had given in-principle support for NZ20 contingent on resolving key commercial, governance and structural matters. "While not a final c...

December 24, 2025 10:35 AM

New Zealand hand Lennox maiden call-up for India tour, Santner and Jamieson return

New Zealand have handed left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox his first senior call-up as they named mixed squads for their one-day and T20 series in India next month, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. Lennox, who has represented New Zealand A, was included in the ODI squad alongside uncapped all-rounder Kristian Clarke, with the selectors opting to rotate players as part of preparations for the men’s T20 World Cup early next year. Experienced players Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner and Michael B...

April 2, 2025 3:18 PM

NZ Pacer Jacob Duffy tops ICC T20I bowling rankings

New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has climbed to the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings, following his stellar performance in the recent 4-1 series win against Pakistan. Duffy, who leapfrogged West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein, claimed 13 wickets at an exceptional average of 8.38 during the series, solidifying his position as the format’s top bowler. The 29-year-old surged past notable names like Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, and Varun Chakravarthy to achieve this milestone...