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New Zealand Cricket

New Zealand · Oceania

About NZC

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is the national governing body for cricket in New Zealand, overseeing the Black Caps and White Ferns and the Super Smash league.

Founded in 1894, New Zealand Cricket runs the men’s (Black Caps) and women’s (White Ferns) national teams and the domestic structure, including the Plunket Shield and the Super Smash T20 competition.

As a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the Oceania region, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) represents New Zealand in world cricket. It oversees the New Zealand men (Black Caps) and New Zealand women (White Ferns) teams, and organises domestic competitions such as Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy and Super Smash, and manages major tournaments including Super Smash.

National teams

New Zealand men (Black Caps)New Zealand women (White Ferns)

Domestic competitions

Plunket ShieldFord TrophySuper Smash

Major tournaments managed

Super Smash

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Frequently asked questions

Which board manages New Zealand cricket?
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) governs the game in New Zealand, running the Black Caps and White Ferns.
Is NZC an ICC Full Member or Associate Member?
New Zealand Cricket is a Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Where is NZC headquartered?
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
When was NZC founded?
NZC was founded in 1894.
Which national teams does NZC run?
NZC runs the New Zealand men (Black Caps) and New Zealand women (White Ferns) cricket teams.
What domestic competitions does NZC organise?
NZC organises competitions including Plunket Shield, Ford Trophy and Super Smash.

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