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Foxes sign New Zealand's Kelly for rest of 2026
TL;DR
Leicestershire has signed New Zealand batter Nick Kelly for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 32-year-old left-hander has previously played 12 white-ball internationals for New Zealand and will join the team in mid-May.
Key points
- Leicestershire signs Nick Kelly for the 2026 season
- Kelly has played 12 white-ball internationals for New Zealand
- He will be available for all formats from mid-May
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Nick Kelly made his highest score to date for New Zealand of 83 in their six-wicket defeat by Bangladesh in Mirpur on 20 April [Getty Images]
Leicestershire have signed New Zealand batter Nick Kelly for the rest of the 2026 season.
The left-hander, 32, has played 12 white-ball internationals for the Black Caps and will be available to play all formats for the Foxes from mid-May.
"I'm really excited to be joining Leicestershire. I've been following the team's positive start to the campaign, and it's clear there's a great group at the club," Kelly said.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for me to experience county cricket for the first time."
Kelly made his ODI debut for New Zealand in March 2025 and played his first T20 international a year later and has appeared in six games in each format to date.
He has scored more than 4,500 runs in first-class cricket at an average of just under 40 with 13 centuries.
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Kelly has accrued 3,151 runs in 110 List A games and is approaching 2,000 runs in T20 matches with a strike rate of 127.
He is currently taking part in New Zealand's white-ball tour of Bangladesh.
Q&A
What is Nick Kelly's highest score in international cricket?
Nick Kelly's highest score in international cricket is 83, achieved during a match against Bangladesh.
When will Nick Kelly join Leicestershire for the 2026 season?
Nick Kelly will join Leicestershire in mid-May 2026.
How many international matches has Nick Kelly played for New Zealand?
Nick Kelly has played 12 white-ball internationals for New Zealand.
