Squad News | Finn Allen (back injury) and Adam Milne (ankle injury) have been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS T20 Series against Pakistan. Wicketkeeper batsman Tom Blundell and all-rounder Zak Foulkes have been called into the squad as replacements. #PAKvNZ nzc.nz/news-items/all…

Obituary - Jack Alabaster (June 11, 1930 – April 9, 2024)

Jack Alabaster, who died in Cromwell on Tuesday aged 93, will be remembered fondly for his services to education and cricket, having played in New Zealand’s first four Test victories.

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Being inspired by those around you! From experienced teammates like Michael Bracewell and Adam Milne to fellow new players Rachin Ravindra and Ben Sears hear from Tim Robinson about the teammates that inspire him to keep pushing his game.

The passing of Jack Alabaster aged 93 leaves Trevor McMahon (94), Ian Leggat (93), Bob Blair (91), Roger Harris (90), Bruce Morrison (90) as BLACKCAPS oldest living test players.

Jack Alabaster is famously the only player to appear in BLACKCAPS first four test wins even though they were spread over 12 years (1956-1968). Alabaster finished with exactly 500 FC wickets, reaching the milestone in his final game, against Bermuda in 1972.

NZC is deeply saddened to mark the death of leg-spinner Jack Alabaster, who died in Cromwell last night aged 93. A champion of Southland and Otago Cricket, Jack played 21 Tests from 1955-1972 (including the first four wins NZ achieved), taking 49 wickets at 38.02.

ICYMI | The venues have been confirmed for England Cricket's Test tour later this year!

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Wellington cricket fans will be treated to a BLACKCAPS’ ICC World Championship Test against England in December!

This follows sold-out Tests played against Australia earlier this year 🏏

Keep an eye out for for more info and when tickets go on sale 🎟️
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Strong demand for details from domestic and international fans prompted New Zealand Cricket to expedite decisions over the England Tests, with the remainder of the 2024-25 Home International Schedule to be announced later in the year.

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Hear from Wellington Firebird's Michael Bracewell and Tim Robinson ahead of the team's tour to Pakistan and the challenge that awaits 🏏

Good things come in threes! Hear from Michael Bracewell about getting the news he will be leading the team on this month's tour to Pakistan. Squad | on.nzc.nz/49lPoSH #PAKvNZ

After a challenging first season as a contracted player for the Wellington Firebirds, hear from Tim Robinson about the winter work with Dean Brownlie he believes helped propel him into the T20I squad named today for Pakistan. Squad | on.nzc.nz/49lPoSH #PAKvNZ

'I couldn't believe it!' - Hear from Wellington Firebird Tim Robinson on receiving the news he'd been selected in a BLACKCAPS squad for the first time.

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Hear from selector Sam Wells on the squad to travel to Pakistan later this month for a FIVE match T20I Series. Read more | on.nzc.nz/49lPoSH #PAKvNZ

Squad News | Michael Bracewell will lead the team on this month's FIVE match T20I tour to Pakistan. Read more | on.nzc.nz/49lPoSH #PAKvNZ

Winners of the New Zealand first-class competition (Plunket Shield, Shell Trophy, State Championship): Auckland 24, Wellington 22, Canterbury 20, Otago 13, Central Districts 12, Northern Districts 8. Otago have gone the longest without winning the title (1987/88) #PlunketShield

Thanks GREG HAY 🙌
One last W, for you 👊

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Moments 🏆 The 22nd time Wellington has won the NZ first-class competition. #PlunketShield

Liam Dudding with his best first-class figures to help the Stags finish the season with a win and send retiring skipper Greg Hay off in style. Scorecard + HIGHLIGHTS | on.nzc.nz/3Vrwk2f #PlunketShield

How the Plunket Shield was won! Read more | on.nzc.nz/3TzJ0l4 #PlunketShield