The review has also resulted in a change to the structure around the national women’s team. NZC said a new Performance Lead role will be introduced, while the WHITE FERNS Manager position held by Rachel Pettit has been disestablished. An interim head coach and team manager will travel with the team for next month’s T20I series in Australia, with recruitment for the permanent roles set to begin shortly.
The defining achievement of Ben Sawyer's tenure came in 2024 when he guided New Zealand to their first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in Dubai. The WHITE FERNS had also secured an ODI series win and drawn T20I series against Sri Lanka in 2025.
Ben Sawyer was initially appointed shortly after six young players received their first central contracts. Georgia Plimmer, Eden Carson and Izzy Gaze were among those players who subsequently became part of the World Cup-winning side. NZC credited Sawyer with helping develop that group while strengthening the standards and structure around the team.
I’m disappointed to be leaving - Ben Sawyer
Ben Sawyer reflected on his four-year stint after NZC confirmed that he would leave the role. He described leading the New Zealand Women's team as a major honour and expressed pride in what the team achieved during his tenure. He said:
“This team means a lot to me and I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to achieve in the past four years. Although I’m disappointed to be leaving, I want to wish the team and NZC all the best."
“Ben’s overseen a period of considerable change and progression for the WHITE FERNS and we’re deeply appreciative of the commitment, professionalism and time he invested in the women’s game.”
We’re hugely grateful for Ben and everything he’s put into this team - Melie Kerr
New Zealand captain Melie Kerr paid tribute to Ben Sawyer and highlighted the effort he put into the team during his time as head coach. She also credited him for his role in the 2024 World Cup triumph.
"Ben played a huge part in a defining moment for women’s cricket in New Zealand. He showed a belief in us that helped propel the team to World Cup victory after a difficult few months and that’s a testament to his character and leadership.”
“Ben’s a passionate, caring, and highly strategic leader. His ability to look beyond the immediate challenges highlighted why he was the right person to lead the WHITE FERNS through an important period of growth and development since 2022.”
“While I’m sad to see him depart, he does so with my full respect and gratitude for everything he’s achieved, and the lasting legacy he leaves across the women’s game in New Zealand.”
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