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New Zealand cricketers adopting casual contracts

Overview

New Zealand cricketers are increasingly opting for casual contracts with New Zealand Cricket to facilitate participation in franchise leagues, specifically Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).

In September 2026, Mark Chapman signed a casual contract to allow him to play in the BBL during the domestic summer. This move resulted in Matt Fisher being promoted to the central contract list to bolster the pace attack for upcoming series against India, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

Following this trend, Michael Bracewell transitioned to a casual contract in October 2026 to pursue opportunities in the BBL and New Zealand’s inaugural NZ20 competition. Bracewell noted the opportunity was “too good to pass up” while maintaining his availability for the Blackcaps. His move led to Nick Kelly receiving a central contract.

Entities

New Zealand cricket · Mark Chapman · Big Bash League · Michael Bracewell · Nick Kelly

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Michael Bracewell moves to casual contract for BBL opportunity

    Michael Bracewell has moved to a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket for the 2026-27 season to pursue Big Bash League opportunities while remaining available for the Blackcaps.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Mark Chapman signs casual contract with New Zealand Cricket for BBL

    Mark Chapman has signed a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket to play in Australia's Big Bash League, while Matt Fisher has been promoted to a central contract.

Sources

acvila30.ro · bhaskarhindi.com · crictracker.com · ipl.com · samacharnama.com · triptipedia.com