Neil Wagner

Neil Wagner

New Zealand New ZealandcricketerMaleb. 19865.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Neil Wagner is a highly regarded New Zealand cricketer known for his exceptional skills as a fast bowler. Born on March 13, 1986, in Pretoria, South Africa, Wagner moved to New Zealand in his youth and made his international debut in 2012. He has become a key player for the New Zealand national team, renowned for his relentless bowling style and ability to extract bounce and movement from pitches. Wagner was instrumental in New Zealand's successes during his career, including their historic victory in the inaugural World Test Championship. His tenacity and work ethic on the field have made him a fan favorite and a critical component of the team's bowling attack.

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Neil Wagner has retired from tests.

Black Caps v England: Will O’Rourke and Kyle Jamieson headline Black Caps speed revival for England tests
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
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Neil Wagner is a player for Team Cricket.

T20 Black Clash recap: Team Cricket v Team Rugby
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
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Neil Wagner is part of the Team Cricket lineup.

T20 Black Clash live updates: Team Cricket v Team Rugby
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
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Neil Wagner is also part of Team Cricket and is mentioned by Jesse Ryder as a key player.

T20 Black Clash: Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder joins Team Cricket for 2026
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
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Neil Wagner has also retired from international cricket, contributing to the changes in the Black Caps' squad.

Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Ajaz Patel thrown international lifeline by new coach Rob Walter
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
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Neil Wagner has also retired from international cricket, contributing to the changes in the Black Caps' bowling lineup.

Black Caps: Kyle Jamieson moves on from injury woes, anticipates huge New Zealand summer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
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Former Black Cap Neil Wagner, who lives locally, said Bay Oval was one of the fastest-drying fields in the country due to the climate.

Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval to host seven international cricket fixtures this summer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
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Neil Wagner is a former Black Cap whose signed shirt will be auctioned off during the fundraiser.

Tauranga dad’s 24-hour golf fundraiser for daughter’s Rett syndrome therapy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
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Before interviewing the outstanding New Zealand pace bowler at his Pāpāmoa home, cricket insiders told me of his fastidious nature.

Chris Rattue’s most memorable interviews: From Jack Nicklaus and Carl Lewis to Mea Motu
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
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Neil Wagner is a cricketer who became one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever bowlers.

Wagner’s world: Author James Borrowdale on getting into the mindset of Black Cap Neil Wagner
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-01
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Neil Wagner is mentioned as part of the talented group that led to New Zealand's success.

'India will be worried vs New Zealand,' says Ex-NZ CEO David White | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-03-01
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