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New Zealand start training in Chennai for Womens World Cup
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 10 (ANI): New Zealand's women's cricket team, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, have begun training in Chennai as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team is aiming to win both the T20 and 50-over titles in the same cycle, a rare achievement in the sport, as per the official website of ICC. Ramping up their preparations for the global megaevent, which is to start on September 30, White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan are overseeing 10 New Zealand players in the two-week camp being held at the Chennai Super Kings academy in Chennai.'It's currently winter in New Zealand, there's no cricket, and we're nearly two months out of the World Cup," Sawyer discussed the camp's purpose with ESPNcricinfo, as quoted from the official website of ICC.'To have that prep time in India, we've been able to bring seven contracted players and then three of our players of interest along. So, the girls that we think will play lots of cricket in India in the future as well," he the seven contracted players are seam all-rounder Jess Kerr, young opener Georgia Plimmer and all-rounder Brooke Halliday, whereas Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are the emerging players in the from the cricketing aspect, New Zealand are also looking at ways to get their players to adapt to the subcontinental conditions. The management is taking inputs from High Performance Sport New Zealand and Dr. Kirsty Fairbairn, an expert dietitian, who has worked with White Ferns as well as Black Ferns (the women's rugby side of New Zealand).'We've actually tried to train really hard the last five days and I guess in a way not to recover, try to just do it naturally and let your bodies adapt to the conditions," Sawyer discussed New Zealand's plans.'And now we're playing the three games, we'll try and recover really well. But yeah, we've actually tried to expose ourselves as much to the heat as we can," he camp will feature three one-day games, after which there will be one-dayers against England in Dubai and the warm-ups ahead of the Women's Cricket World Cup (against South Africa and India in Bengaluru), giving New Zealand ample game time in the subcontinental conditions ahead of the event proper.'It's hugely beneficial, and even more so this year because we've had no official matches since February," Sawyer added.'So to get these three one-day games in Chennai, to get two or three games in Dubai against England, a really strong opposition, will be great, and then we also get the two World Cup warm-up games. So that's seven or eight games we're going to get in similar conditions. Yeah, that's just huge for us," he Zealand begin their campaign against arch-rivals Australia in Indore on October 1. (ANI)
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Few New Zealand players arrive in Chennai to prepare for womens World Cup
Chennai, Aug 10 (PTI) With the women's Cricket World Cup less than two months away, several key New Zealand players have arrived in Chennai to ramp up their preparations for the global event, to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Seven cricketers in the 10-member team are centrally contracted and will undergo a two-week camp at the Chennai Super Kings academy here under head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan. The seven contracted players include seam all-rounder Jess Kerr, young opener Georgia Plimmer and all-rounder Brooke Halliday, while Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are the emerging players. The White Ferns are the current Women's T20 World Cup holders and would be aiming to secure a rare double by winning the prestigious event, starting September 30. Sawyer said the decision to organise training in India was taken keeping in mind weather conditions back home. "It's currently winter in New Zealand, there's no cricket and we're nearly two months out of the World Cup. To have that prep time in India, we've been able to bring seven contracted players and then three of our players of interest along," Sawyer was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. "So, the girls that we think will play lots of cricket in India in the future as well." The management is also taking the advice of High Performance Sport New Zealand and a dietitian on how to best acclimatise to the subcontinental conditions. "We've actually tried to train really hard the last five days and I guess in a way not to recover, try to just do it naturally and let your bodies adapt to the conditions," said Sawyer. "And now we're playing the three games, we'll try and recover really well. But yeah, we've actually tried to expose ourselves as much to the heat as we can." After the training stint in India, the group fly to Dubai for the One-dayers against England and the warm-ups ahead of the Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa and India in Bengaluru. "It's hugely beneficial and even more so this year because we've had no official matches since February," Sawyer added. "So to get these three one-day games in Chennai, to get two or three games in Dubai against England, a really strong opposition, will be great and then we also get the two World Cup warm-up games. So that's seven or eight games we're going to get in similar conditions. Yeah, that's just huge for us." New Zealand open their campaign against trans-Tasman rivals Australia in Indore on October 1.
News18
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Few New Zealand players arrive in Chennai to prepare for womens World Cup
Chennai, Aug 10 (PTI) With the women's Cricket World Cup less than two months away, several key New Zealand players have arrived in Chennai to ramp up their preparations for the global event, to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Seven cricketers in the 10-member team are centrally contracted and will undergo a two-week camp at the Chennai Super Kings academy here under head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan. The seven contracted players include seam all-rounder Jess Kerr, young opener Georgia Plimmer and all-rounder Brooke Halliday, while Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are the emerging players. The White Ferns are the current Women's T20 World Cup holders and would be aiming to secure a rare double by winning the prestigious event, starting September 30. Sawyer said the decision to organise training in India was taken keeping in mind weather conditions back home. 'It's currently winter in New Zealand, there's no cricket and we're nearly two months out of the World Cup. To have that prep time in India, we've been able to bring seven contracted players and then three of our players of interest along," Sawyer was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. 'So, the girls that we think will play lots of cricket in India in the future as well." The management is also taking the advice of High Performance Sport New Zealand and a dietitian on how to best acclimatise to the subcontinental conditions. 'We've actually tried to train really hard the last five days and I guess in a way not to recover, try to just do it naturally and let your bodies adapt to the conditions," said Sawyer. 'And now we're playing the three games, we'll try and recover really well. But yeah, we've actually tried to expose ourselves as much to the heat as we can." After the training stint in India, the group fly to Dubai for the One-dayers against England and the warm-ups ahead of the Women's Cricket World Cup against South Africa and India in Bengaluru. 'It's hugely beneficial and even more so this year because we've had no official matches since February," Sawyer added. 'So to get these three one-day games in Chennai, to get two or three games in Dubai against England, a really strong opposition, will be great and then we also get the two World Cup warm-up games. So that's seven or eight games we're going to get in similar conditions. Yeah, that's just huge for us." New Zealand open their campaign against trans-Tasman rivals Australia in Indore on October 1. PTI AM AM AT AT view comments First Published: August 10, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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New Zealand Women Using CSK Academy To Prepare For ODI World Cup
Last Updated: Coach Ben Sawyer praised the New Zealand women's cricket camp in Chennai for valuable spin practice before the Women's ODI World Cup. Key players: Kerr, Plimmer, Halliday. Head coach Ben Sawyer, who is overseeing New Zealand women's camp in Chennai in preparation for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup, said the practice in spin-friendly conditions at the Chennai Super Kings Academy has been an incredible experience. Seam-bowling allrounder Jess Kerr, batters Georgia Plimmer and Brooke Halliday, who were part of New Zealand's team that won last year's Women's T20 World Cup, are on the current trip in Chennai. Emerging players Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are also included in the squad. 'Yeah, 100% correct. It's currently winter in New Zealand, there's no cricket and we're nearly two months out of the World Cup. So, to have that prep time in India, we've been able to bring seven contracted players and then three of our players of interest along. So, the girls that we think will play lots of cricket in India in the future as well. So yeah, it's been an amazing experience so far," Sawyer was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Sunday. Seam-bowling allrounder Jess Kerr, batters Georgia Plimmer and Brooke Halliday, who were in the New Zealand team winning last year's Women's T20 World Cup, are a part of the ongoing trip in Chennai. Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are also present in the squad as emerging players. 'It's hugely beneficial and even more so this year because just with the FTP cycle, we've had no official matches since February. So to get these three one-day games in Chennai, to get two or three games in Dubai against England, a really strong opposition, will be great and then we also get the two World Cup warm-up games. So that's seven or eight games we're going to get in similar conditions. Yeah, that's just huge for us," added Sawyer. (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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White Ferns gear up for World Cup with Chennai drill ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025
The current ICC Women's T20 World Cup holders New Zealand are leaving no stone unturned to secure a rare double by winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, all set to be staged in India and Sri Lanka in the upcoming months. Ramping up their preparations for the global megaevent, which is to start on 30 September, White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan are overseeing 10 New Zealand players in the two week camp being held at Chennai Super Kings academy in Chennai. Highlights: Best of Sophie Devine | CWC22 'It's currently winter in New Zealand, there's no cricket and we're nearly two months out of the World Cup,' Sawyer discussed the camp's purpose with ESPNcricinfo. 'To have that prep time in India, we've been able to bring seven contracted players and then three of our players of interest along. So, the girls that we think will play lots of cricket in India in the future as well.' Among the seven contracted players are seam all-rounder Jess Kerr, young opener Georgia Plimmer and all-rounder Brooke Halliday, whereas Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire and Emma McLeod are the emerging players in the mix. Fluent Halliday seizes the initiative | Final | WT20WC 2024 Apart from the cricketing aspect, New Zealand are also looking at ways to get their players to adapt to the subcontinental conditions. The management is taking inputs from High Performance Sport New Zealand and Dr. Kirsty Fairbairn, an expert dietitian, who has worked with White Ferns as well as Black Ferns (the women's rugby side of New Zealand). 'We've actually tried to train really hard the last five days and I guess in a way not to recover, try to just do it naturally and let your bodies adapt to the conditions," Sawyer discussed New Zealand's plans. 'And now we're playing the three games, we'll try and recover really well. But yeah, we've actually tried to expose ourselves as much to the heat as we can.' The camp will feature three one-day games, after which there will be one-dayers against England in Dubai and the warm-ups ahead of the Women's Cricket World Cup (against South Africa and India in Bengaluru), giving New Zealand ample game time in the subcontinental conditions ahead of the event proper. 'It's hugely beneficial and even more so this year because we've had no official matches since February," Sawyer added. 'So to get these three one-day games in Chennai, to get two or three games in Dubai against England, a really strong opposition, will be great and then we also get the two World Cup warm-up games. So that's seven or eight games we're going to get in similar conditions. Yeah, that's just huge for us.' New Zealand begin their campaign against arch-rivals Australia in Indore on 1 October, 2025. ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, 2025NewsWomen's NewsNew Zealand Women
