White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer Photo: PHOTOSPORT
T20 World Cup winning coach Ben Sawyer has been reappointed White Ferns coach for two more years.
The extension until December 2026 means he'll be at the helm for the 2025 ODI World Cup in India and the T20 title defence in 2026.
Australian Sawyer has been in charge since June 2022.
New Zealand Cricket head of women's high performance Liz Green said it was important Sawyer had a chance to build on the good work already underway.
"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, Green said.
"Many of our young players who made their international debut on Ben's first tour two years ago are starting to thrive, as we saw in the recent T20 World Cup."
Captain Sophie Devine said Sawyer's reappointment would provide stability.
"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."
The squad to take on Australia in the three-match ODI series at Wellington's Cello Basin reserve will be named later this week.
The newly crowned ICC T20 World Champions will display their World Cup trophy at the upcoming matches, giving fans the chance to see it up close and capture photos.
Rose Bowl schedule:
Thursday 19 December, 11am, 1st ODI vs Australia, Basin Reserve.
Saturday 21 December, 11am, 2nd ODI vs Australia, Basin Reserve.
Monday 23 December, 11am, 3rd ODI vs Australia, Basin Reserve.
