WELLINGTON: New Zealand has announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Kane Williamson will lead the team in the mega event. The squad also features a blend of experience and talent, with notable inclusions such as fast bowlers Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Williamson, who will be making his sixth appearance at a T20 World Cup and fourth as captain, will be joined by Southee for his seventh stint and Boult for his fifth.
The team’s selection notably excludes key players like Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne due to injury, while opting for promising newcomers like Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry. Despite the absence of some familiar faces, coach Gary Stead expresses confidence in the squad’s ability to adapt to the varied conditions expected during the mega tournament. New Zealand’s campaign kicks off on June 7 against Afghanistan in Guyana, followed by matches against co-hosts West Indies, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea in Group C.
New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (C), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ben Sears (Travelling Reserve).
