New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has honoured two of its distinguished former allrounders, Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen, with induction into the NZC Hall of Fame. The duo become the first additions since the inaugural “First Eleven” was announced last year, further enriching the country’s cricketing legacy.
Coney, who represented New Zealand between 1974 and 1987, was a central figure in one of the nation’s most successful eras. As captain in the mid-1980s, he led the team to historic Test series victories against Australia (both home and away) and England in England—milestones that marked New Zealand’s emergence as a competitive force in world cricket. Across 52 Tests, Coney scored 2668 runs at an average of 37.57, alongside 27 wickets, while also contributing significantly in 88 ODIs. After retirement, he became a respected voice in cricket broadcasting.
Reflecting on his journey, Coney recalled his childhood passion for the game and the satisfaction of turning early dreams into reality at the international level.
Tiffen, meanwhile, is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest women cricketers. Making her debut in 1999, she built an outstanding career as a batting allrounder, scoring 2919 runs and taking 49 wickets in 117 ODIs. She also captained New Zealand to the final of the 2009 Women’s World Cup, underlining her leadership credentials. After retiring, she continued to contribute to the game as a coach.
Tiffen described the honour as deeply meaningful, highlighting the role of cricket in shaping her life and expressing gratitude to those who supported her journey.
Both Coney and Tiffen will be formally inducted during the New Zealand Cricket Awards ceremony, joining an elite group of legends who have left a lasting impact on the sport.
