Several surprises as NZ announce central contracts

IMAGE: Senior batters Kane Williamson and Devon Conway have opted for casual contracts in order to play in Twenty20 leagues around the world. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters New Zealand Cricket......

South African Walter named New Zealand coach

Walter, who led South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup and final of last year's Twenty20 World Cup, is contracted through to the end of the 2028 World Cup, which New Zealand is......

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

IMAGE: New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner and head coach Gary Stead inspect the pitch before a match. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the......

CT Final: Injured Williamson doesn't take field

IMAGE: Kane Williamson picked up an injury while batting in the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: BlackCaps/X New Zealand's batting mainstay Kane Williamson......

Bracewell replaces injured Latham as Kiwis ODI skipper

IMAGE: All-rounder Michael Bracewell, who led the Blackcaps to a 4-1 win in the T20 series against Pakistan recently, will continue to lead them in the ODI series as well following injury to......