New Zealand T20 Squad: Big news in the cricket world! Kane Williamson is taking the helm as captain for New Zealand’s seasoned squad, announced for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. It’s set to kick off on June 1 across the USA and the West Indies.
This marks Williamson’s sixth appearance in the T20 World Cup, and he’s no stranger to leadership, now captaining for the fourth time. Tim Southee, a legend in the T20I scene and currently holding the record for the most wickets, snags his spot for the seventh T20 World Cup.
Adding to the firepower, Trent Boult is geared up for his fifth T20 World Cup, while Devon Conway, amidst recovery from a thumb injury, secures his place in the squad. In a strategic move, pace bowler Ben Sears tags along as injury backup, ready to jump in if needed.
Among the fresh faces, bowler Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra stand out as the only two without prior ICC T20 World Cup experience. Coach Gary Stead is buzzing about their potential, praising Henry’s dedication to honing his skills and Ravindra’s impressive performance over the past year, especially in the T20 clashes against Australia.
The Kiwi squad is gearing up to depart on May 23, with their debut match against Afghanistan slated for June 7 in Guyana.
New Zealand T20 Squad:
Kane Williamson (Captain), 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. And standing by as the traveling reserve: Ben Sears.