{"id":18510,"date":"2024-12-09T11:54:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T06:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=18510"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:54:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T06:24:53","slug":"ben-sawyer-reappointed-as-new-zealand-women-cricket-coach-until-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ben-sawyer-reappointed-as-new-zealand-women-cricket-coach-until-2026-18510\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Sawyer Reappointed as New Zealand Women\u2019s Cricket Coach Until 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has officially extended Ben Sawyer\u2019s tenure as head coach of the White Ferns for another two years. This decision follows the team\u2019s historic success in winning their first-ever ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup<\/a> earlier this year in the UAE. Sawyer will now remain with the team until December 2026, overseeing major tournaments like the ICC Women\u2019s ODI World Cup in India in 2025 and the T20 World Cup title defense in England in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sawyer\u2019s Impact on the White Ferns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Appointed in June 2022, Ben Sawyer has been a transformative figure for New Zealand\u2019s women\u2019s cricket. His leadership has unlocked the team\u2019s potential, instilling belief and trust among the players. Liz Green, NZC\u2019s Head of Women\u2019s High Performance, praised his contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBen has been instrumental in progressing the White Ferns and building a pathway for the future. His work has fostered immense growth, as seen in the recent T20 World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

White Ferns Captain Sophie Devine\u2019s Praise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Team captain Sophie Devine expressed her excitement about Sawyer\u2019s reappointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m stoked Ben\u2019s re-signed with us. His dedication to women\u2019s cricket in New Zealand has been phenomenal, and his consistency will be crucial as we aim for more success.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sawyer\u2019s next major assignment will be the three-match ODI series against Australia in Wellington on December 19, 21, and 23, 2024. This series is part of the ICC Women\u2019s Championship and is vital for New Zealand\u2019s automatic qualification for the 2025 ODI World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milestones Under Ben Sawyer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Year<\/strong><\/th>Achievement<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
June 2022<\/td>Appointed as head coach of the White Ferns<\/td><\/tr>
October 2024<\/td>Contract extended after the tour to India<\/td><\/tr>
October 2024<\/td>Led New Zealand to their first-ever Women\u2019s T20 World Cup victory<\/td><\/tr>
December 2024<\/td>Reappointed until December 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The NZC has emphasized the importance of consistency and stability under Sawyer\u2019s leadership. His focus on nurturing young talent and building a robust team culture has laid the foundation for long-term success. Fans can look forward to the T20 World Cup trophy being showcased during the Australia series, a testament to the team\u2019s remarkable journey under Sawyer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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