🏏 MORE THAN CRICKET Our Personal Development Programme supports players across 4 key pillars: education & career, wellbeing, self-development & financial planning. At our Induction Forum, Tom Jones & Anika Todd reflected on what stood out to them. 🎥 Hear what they had to say

🏏 Congratulations on a wonderful career, Jeet Raval! Beyond his achievements on the field, Jeet has been a valued voice for players as an NZCPA Board member. Thanks for all you've given to the game, Jeet. We look forward to continuing our work together! 👏

NEIL WAGNER IS BACK FOR ROUND TWO 🔥 After making his Black Clash debut in Tauranga last year, Neil Wagner is back in Team Cricket for 2027! The former BCs quick brings 260 Test wickets and plenty of fire. 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW 👉 blackclash.co.nz

🏏 Jacob Duffy is the 15th recipient of The Players’ Cap! Voted by his Blackcaps peers and coaches, following standout performances including 23 Test wickets against West Indies. Presented by Luke Ronchi @penfolds, Adelaide. 👏 🔗 Read the full article: nzcpa.co.nz/post/jacob-duffy…

BREAKING NEWS! ADAM GILCHRIST IS CONFRIMED FOR THE BLACK CLASH 👀🇦🇺 The Aussie legend is joining TEAM RUGBY as a wildcard 🏏🏉 He brings some serious credentials: 🏆 3x Cricket WC winner 🇦🇺 96 Tests 🏏 287 ODIs 💥 15,000+ int runs 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW👉blackclash.co.nz

🏏 IN THEIR WORDS | 2026 PLAYER INDUCTION FORUM From learning about the support available now, to preparing for life beyond cricket, our 2026 inductees got a first-hand look at what being part of the NZCPA is all about. Hear from our staff, current players and new inductees. 🎥

JESSE RYDER’S BACK💥 After scoring an impressive 86 runs off 48 balls in his first Black Clash outing earlier this year, Jesse Ryder is returning for the 2027 Black Clash. Think they’ll be able to keep him quiet this time? 😏 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW 👉blackclash.co.nz

Israel Dagg is BACK for Black Clash 2027. 🔥 The 66-Test All Black & WC winner was also a seriously talented cricketer. He was selected for Central Districts U17 and reportedly clocked 143km/h at just 15. Welcome back Izzy!. 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW 👉blackclash.co.nz

🏏 NEW PLAYERS TAKE THEIR FIRST STEPS INTO PROFESSIONAL CRICKET 25 newly contracted players came together for our 2026 NZCPA Player Induction Forum, learning more about the professional game & support available on and off the field. Read the full story ⬇️ shorturl.at/KTRxz

THE SHOT-PUTTER IS BACK 💪🏏 After making his Black Clash debut in 2022, TOM WALSH is back - & he’s the FIRST PICK for TEAM RUGBY for Black Clash 2027. 🥉 2x Olympic medallist 🌎 World Indoor Champ 🥇 Commonwealth Games Champ 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW 👉 blackclash.co.nz

🏏 THAT’S A WRAP | PLAYER INDUCTION FORUM Two important days for our 25 newly contracted players, learning more about the professional game, life on & off the field, & the support available throughout their careers. Thanks to nib, Hive, SuperLife, InsureYou & NZC for joining us.

LOU’S BACK FOR ROUND THREE. 🏏🔥 102 ODIs. 2,413 ODI runs. A Test-high 224 & now THREE Black Clash appearances. After making his emotional return to the game at Hagley Oval in 2025, Lou Vincent is back for Black Clash 2027. 🎟️ Grab your TICKETS NOW 👉 blackclash.co.nz

🏏 DAY ONE | PLAYER INDUCTION FORUM Today we welcomed 25 newly contracted players to Akld for the 2026 NZCPA Player Induction Forum. Day One included an introduction to the NZCPA, a player’s viewpoint with Ish Sodhi and Lea Tahuhu, and our Personal Development Programme.

TEAM CRICKET, MEET YOUR CAPTAIN 🫡🏏 TIM SOUTHEE is back - and this time, he’s leading Team Cricket at the Black Clash! After playing for Team Rugby last year, Tim is back where he belongs. 👀 Hot Spring T20 Black Clash 🗓️ Friday 22 January 2027 📍 Hagley Oval, CHC, NZ

THE CAPTAIN IS BACK. 🫡🏉 KIERAN READ is back as captain of Team Rugby for 2027 and will be selecting a couple of Friends to join his side! 🎟️ Don't miss out! Sign up for pre-sale NOW 👉 blackclash.co.nz Hot Spring T20 Black Clash 🗓️ Fri 22 January 2027 📍 Hagley Oval

🏏 OUTRIGHT 62 IS OUT NOW Inside the latest NZCPA players’ magazine: 🎓 Cate Pedersen on cricket & nutrition ☕ Chad Bowes on Ascension Coffee 🛡️ Ruben Clinton on TruGuard 🏏 Four Titans call stumps on their careers ✨ Plus a whole lot more 📖 Read now: shorturl.at/A284b