1996-97 New Zealand cricket season

This article describes the history of New Zealand cricket from the 1970–71 season until 2000.

New Zealand's outstanding player in this period was the great fast bowler and all-rounder Richard Hadlee.

The Plunket Shield was replaced in 1974 by the Shell Trophy after Shell Oil became the principal sponsor of New Zealand cricket.

For information about this tour, see: West Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 1979–80

For information about this tour, see: Bangladeshi cricket team in New Zealand in 1997–98

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