New Zealand has appointed a new all-format captain for its women’s team, including Sophie Devine Of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 After stepping down from this role, a new chapter is starting. The decision signals a new era for the White Ferns as they prepare for a busy international calendar over the next three years.
New Zealand Cricket appointed new captain of women’s team
New Zealand Cricket took the responsibility of captaincy amelia kerr Has been named as the full-time leader of the ODI and T20I teams. Kerr replaces Devine, who led the team through a crucial phase, including the recent global tournament.
Kerr has already captained New Zealand in two ODIs and two T20Is, so he is no stranger to leadership responsibilities. However, this is his first long-term captaincy assignment. His appointment comes at an important time, as New Zealand England is set to defend its T20 World Cup title in the following Sri Lanka ICC T20 Champions Trophy in 2027 and los angeles There is also a historic Olympic appearance in 2028 as well as another T20 World Cup.
head coach ben sawyer supported the decision, highlighting Kerr’s deep understanding of representing New Zealand. He said she makes an impact both on and off the field, and also underlined the respect he has for her in the dressing room and her leadership experience with the Wellington Blaze over the past three seasons. According to Sawyer, the move reflects a long-term approach to ensure stability and continuity until 2029.
“She is an excellent leader not only through her performances on the field, but also because of the respect she commands from the playing group off it. She has a deep understanding of the game and has gained strong leadership experience captaining the White Ferns and leading the Wellington Blaze over the past three years. Having Meli lead this team at this stage ensures we maintain continuity and stability for the next cycle into 2029,” Sawyer said in a New Zealand Cricket release.
Impressive record and an excellent player
Kerr’s appointment is based on a unique cricketing resume. Since her international debut in 2016 at the age of just 16, she has become one of the most dependable all-rounders in world cricket. Across all formats, he has scored 3,757 runs and taken 201 wickets — placing him among New Zealand’s top performers. Currently, she ranks as the country’s third-highest wicket-taker and fifth-highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
His impact was particularly evident during New Zealand’s successful 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, where he played a major role and won the best player of the tournament award. That golden period was followed by another milestone when he received the prestigious Rachel Hayhoe-Flint Trophy She became the first New Zealander to be honored as the ICC Women’s Player of the Year — a recognition of her consistency, composure and match-winning ability.
Star cricketer reacts after becoming White Ferns captain across all formats
Speaking after the announcement, Kerr described the appointment as a ‘huge privilege’ and a dream come true. Representing New Zealand has always been close to his heart, and he said leading the team adds a new level of special responsibility.
Kerr explained that his leadership style would be based on the principle of putting people first. Quoting a favorite Maori proverb — “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata” — he stressed that people are at the center of everything. For them, success will come from fostering trust, celebrating teammates’ accomplishments, and fostering a culture of unity.
“Growing up, representing New Zealand was a childhood dream of mine and now getting the opportunity to captain my country is a massive privilege. I’m following a group of extraordinary leaders who have led the White Ferns before, so I don’t take this responsibility lightly. I have a lot of love for this group and a lot of passion to represent Aotearoa. The captaincy doesn’t change me, I’m still the same person and I’ll do whatever it takes to lead this group and lead our country to success.” I can do it, I will give it.” Kerr said.
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