Devon Conway and Blair Tickner earn New Zealand central contracts for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
New Zealand Cricket announced the central contract list for the 2026-27 season, with Devon Conway and Blair Tickner included. Conway returns after two years on a casual agreement, while Tickner has shown consistent form. Their additions come after Kane Williamson's retirement, impacting the squad's direction. Michael Bracewell and Mark Chapman opted out of Test selection but remain in contention for white-ball formats. Further updates on casual player agreements are expected soon.
- •Conway and Tickner replace Adi Ashok and Muhammad Abbas.
- •Bracewell and Chapman to focus solely on white-ball cricket.
- •Contract period runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
- •NZC will announce casual agreements for other players soon.
- •Tickner recently took a five-wicket haul against Ireland.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand central contracts 2026-27: Devon Conway returns, but TWO stars dropped from list
"Devon Conway and Blair Tickner return to New Zealand's 20-man central contract list for 2026-27, while legend Kane Williamson officially retires from international cricket.
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