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Ben Sawyer Leaves New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team Head Coach Role After Four-Year Stint
The decision follows a comprehensive review after New Zealand exited the 50-over World Cup group stage and lost its T20 title defense.
- On Friday, New Zealand Cricket announced it will not renew Ben Sawyer's contract, ending the Australian's four-year tenure as head coach of the 'White Ferns' women's team.
- The decision follows a comprehensive review process after the team suffered early exits from the 50-over World Cup last year and failed to defend their T20 World Cup title in June.
- Appointed in 2022, Sawyer oversaw a transformative period for the side, featuring a bronze medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and a historic victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
- Although his contract extended through December 2026, it was terminated early, and the team will travel with interim staff for next month's tour of Australia.
- NZC head of women's high-performance development Liz Green stated the move reflects a need for a 'different leadership approach' to support the program's future, while acknowledging Sawyer's lasting legacy in the women's game.
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New Zealand Cricket Decides Not to Renew White Ferns T20 World Cup Winning Coach Ben Sawyer’s Contract
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. New Zealand Cricket has decided not to renew the contract of White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer, whose current deal was due to expire in December this year. Sports News | New Zealand Cricket Decides Not to Renew White Ferns T20 World Cup Winning Coach Ben Sawyer’s Contract.
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