New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract

Left-handed batter Mark Chapman on Monday was awarded his first New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract, filling in vacancy left by veteran opener Martin Guptill's departure in November.

Veteran batter Martin Guptill has joined the likes of pace bowler Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme to turn his back on the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract in order to pursue playing opportunities…