Ben Sawyer exits as New Zealand women's head coach following review
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Ben Sawyer has left his position as head coach of the New Zealand women's cricket team after a review of the women's high-performance structure. Sawyer’s contract was set to run until December 2026, but it was not renewed. No details have been provided regarding potential successors or the immediate future for the team's coaching staff. This decision comes as the New Zealand cricket team prepares for upcoming international commitments.
- •Ben Sawyer's contract was not renewed after a review.
- •He was head coach until December 2026.
- •The team is preparing for upcoming international matches.
- •The review assessed the women's high-performance structure.
- 3:46 AMESPNcricinfo — Ben Sawyer leaves job as New Zealand women's head coach after review
"Sawyer's contract was till December 2026, but was not renewed following a review process of the women's high performance structure
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