Devonshire, Patel and Sharp secure central contracts with New Zealand for 2026-27

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:45 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Devonshire, Patel and Sharp secure central contracts with New Zealand for 2026-27

Summary

Devonshire, Patel, and Sharp have been awarded New Zealand central contracts for the 2026-27 season. They replace Bates, Down, and Tahuhu on the contract list, as captain Devine is also absent from this group. The announcement reflects changes in the team's roster and strategy moving forward. The complete impact of these changes on the upcoming season remains to be seen.

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Key Details

•Devonshire, Patel, and Sharp receive contracts for 2026-27 season.
•Bates, Down, and Tahuhu are removed from the contract list.
•Captain Devine is absent from the current group of contracted players.
•The changes aim to refresh the team lineup for upcoming competitions.

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8:20 AMESPNcricinfo — Devonshire, Patel and Sharp earn NZ central contracts for 2026-27
3:45 AMESPNcricinfo — Devonshire, Patel and Sharp earn New Zealand central contracts for 2026-27 season

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