New Zealand has announced their squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the USA and the West Indies. The team is led by experienced batter Kane Williamson, who returns to captain the side. The squad includes a mix of seasoned players and a couple of newcomers making their first T20 World Cup appearances.
Here is the full New Zealand squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup:
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)
Notably, the squad features the return of key players like Trent Boult and Tim Southee, who bring significant experience to the team. Newcomers Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry have been included, marking their first appearances at a T20 World Cup. Unfortunately, Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne are out due to injuries (icc) (icc) (Wisden) (Sporting News).
New Zealand’s campaign kicks off against Afghanistan on June 8, 2024.