Overview
- New Zealand Cricket confirmed casual playing agreements for Kane Williamson, Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert for the 2025–26 season.
- All five are committed to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in early 2026 and to specified build-up series before the tournament.
- The group will be available for upcoming home T20Is against Australia, England and the West Indies, with Williamson opting out of the Australia leg starting October 1 in Mount Maunganui.
- Casual agreements keep players within NZC’s high-performance system, including coaching and medical support, while permitting participation in global T20 leagues.
- For Williamson, Conway, Seifert and Ferguson this is a second straight casual season, while Allen has been newly offered a casual deal after previously declining a central contract.