Ben Sawyer exits as New Zealand women's cricket head coach after review

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Ben Sawyer has stepped down as head coach of the New Zealand women's cricket team following a review of the country's women's high performance structure. His contract was originally set to run until December 2026, but was not renewed as a result of the review process. The decision marks a significant change in the leadership of New Zealand women's cricket. The review appears to have prompted a broader reassessment of how the programme is structured and managed.

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