LAHORE: As cricket followers all over the world gear up for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand selector Sam Wells on Monday introduced the 16-member squad for the upcoming mega-event set to begin in June this yr.
Led by captain Kane Williamson, the Black Caps’ squad embrace veteran Tim Southee who might be enjoying his seventh T20 World Cup — yet one more than Williamson who might be main the aspect within the fourth event because the workforce’s skipper.
The aspect’s expertise is additional boosted by left-arm pacer Trent Boult’s inclusion who might be that includes in his fifth T20 World Cup together with the truth that 13 of the named gamers being a part of the workforce’s tour to the Caribbean nation in 2022.
Moreover, six gamers have performed within the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 event, permitting them key perception into the enjoying situations which could doubtless show helpful within the upcoming mega occasion.
Other than Southee, who can be the main wicket taker within the shortest format of the sport, the NZ aspect embrace Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi.
In the meantime, Ben Sears will journey with the aspect as a travelling reserve.
The workforce’s announcement comes after quick bowler Adam Milne was dominated out of the event on account of ankle surgical procedure, whereas Kylie Jamieson was additionally unavailable as he’s present process rehabilitation for his again harm.
Expressing his views on the squad, coach Gary Stead mentioned that the gamers have been chosen on their capability to adapt to the numerous situations which can be anticipated in West Indies.
Moreover, batting coach Luke Ronchi together with bowing coach Jacob Oram and assistant coach James Foster might be a part of the help employees beneath Stead’s management.
The Black Caps are slated to depart for the World Cup on Could 23.
