New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup this year.
The Black Caps’ squad in the event, which will kick start in the West Indies and United States of America in June, will be led by Kane Williamson.
Selector Sam Wells revealed the squad at an event held at the ANZ Centre in Auckland.
“This is Williamson’s sixth appearance in a T20 World Cup squad and his fourth tournament as captain,” NZC said in a press release.
“His experience is bettered only by Tim Southee, who has earned selection in his seventh T20 World Cup squad and currently sits as the leading wicket taker in the history of T20 Internationals.
“Further to the experience offered by Williamson and Southee, Trent Boult has been selected in his fifth T20 World Cup squad.
“The squad also boasts significant recent experience in the conditions with 13 of the 15-man group featuring on the team’s last tour to the West Indies in 2022.
“As well as that, six of the squad have also featured in the Caribbean Premier League T20 competition.
“Bowler Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra are the only two members of the 15 without ICC T20 World Cup experience.”
Adam Milne will be out of action following ankle surgery, and Kyle Jamieson was also unavailable for selection as he recovers from back injury.
Gary Stead will be the head coach, Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram will be batting and bowling coach, respectively, while James Foster will act as assistant coach for New Zealand team with a focus on fielding.
New Zealand’s ICC T20 World Cup 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
Travelling reserve: Ben Sears