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Amelia Kerr named New Zealand Women's team captain across all formats

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News18•16-02-2026, 09:15

Amelia Kerr named New Zealand Women's team captain across all formats

•Amelia Kerr appointed captain for New Zealand Women's team in all formats, succeeding Sophie Devine.
•The 25-year-old all-rounder will lead both ODI and T20I teams, having previously captained in two ODIs and two T20Is.
•Kerr's first assignment as captain will be a home ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe later this month.
•She expressed excitement and privilege at leading her country, calling it a childhood dream.
•Since her 2016 debut, Kerr has scored 3,757 runs and taken 201 wickets, and was Player of the Tournament in the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

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