New Zealand Cricket introduced their squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 within the Caribbean and the United on the anticipated strains with the all-rounder Michael Bracewell returning to the fold. Bracewell, who lately led the Black Caps within the five-match T20 collection towards Pakistan got here after a protracted 9-month harm layoff and can be essential to the Kiwis’ stability, particularly on sluggish tracks within the West Indies. Kane Williamson will proceed to lead the aspect whereas senior pacer Trent Boult has additionally been included regardless of withdrawing his title from the contract listing.
There was no huge shock as such with a lot of the acquainted faces together with the likes of Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway, Ish Sodhi and Matt Henry making it to the squad. A few names – Adam Milne and Tim Seifert – have been lacking, nonetheless, New Zealand have put their religion within the lone wicketkeeping choice in Conway, who’s at present recovering from his hand harm.
Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry have been the 2 first-timers in a T20 World Cup squad for New Zealand. Head coach Gary Stead was excited on the squad announcement saying that the 15 names they’ve picked cowl all of the bases and abilities they require to achieve success within the Caribbean whereas giving reasoning on choosing each Henry and Ravindra.
“Matt has worked exceptionally hard on his skills across the phases of a T20 game to come back into selection consideration,” Stead was quoted as saying in an NZC launch. “Rachin has made each publish a winner up to now 12 months and it was thrilling to see him proceed that trajectory over the summer time within the T20 format towards Australia,” Stead added referring to the all-rounder’s couple of massive knocks at dwelling towards Australia in February.
New Zealand’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi
Travelling reserve: Ben Sears
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