Ben Sawyer has been handed a contract extension for two years as he was reappointed as New Zealand women’s Head coach after guiding the side to maiden T20 World Cup title in 2024.
Sawyer’s re-appointment will see his head coach role with White Ferns until December 2026 and oversee the team affairs for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to take late next year in India.
He will be also help the team to prepare for another edition of the T20 World Cup in 2026 at England.
“I’m stoked Ben’s re-signed with us. The work he’s done with the White Ferns group and for women’s cricket in New Zealand has been huge.”
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“The team is in a great spot right now, so I think locking him in for another two years and having that consistency will be big for us,” said Sophie Devine.
Ben Sawyer has also worked with Australia women in the Past before being appointed as the Head Coach of White Ferns. The appointment was for a two year duration which was signed in 2022 June.
“We’re so pleased to have Ben sign on for another two years. He’s unlocked a lot of belief and trust in this group and to have him stay now is massive, both for the current squad, and the long-term planning for the White Ferns. The consistency and stability is important,” said Liz Green.
“Ben’s played a big part in progressing the White Ferns and helping build the women’s pathway. There was a huge amount of growth during that tournament, a result of what Ben and the coaches have been building over the last two years,” Liz Green concluded.
New Zealand’s next assignment will be three match ODI series against Australia starting on December 19 at Basin Reserve.
