April 29th 2024.
New Zealand has just announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and there are some familiar faces leading the charge. Kane Williamson, a seasoned veteran in the T20 format, will be taking on the role of captain for his fourth time. And it's no surprise that Tim Southee, the current leading wicket-taker in T20Is, has earned a spot in his seventh T20 World Cup.
But it's not just the experienced players who are making headlines. Pacer Trent Boult is set to make his fifth appearance in the tournament, while Devon Conway, who is currently recovering from a thumb injury, has also been selected for the squad. And in case of any injuries, pace bowler Ben Sears will be travelling and training with the team as a cover.
However, there are two new faces in the squad who have yet to make their mark in the T20 World Cup. Bowler Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra are the only two members without any previous experience in the tournament. But coach Gary Stead is confident in their abilities, stating that Henry has been working hard to improve his skills in all aspects of the game, while Ravindra has been performing exceptionally well in the past year.
The New Zealand team will depart for the tournament on May 23, with their first match against Afghanistan in Guyana on June 7. The squad is a mix of experienced players and rising stars, and they are all determined to make their country proud on the world stage.
The full squad includes names like Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi. And let's not forget the ever-reliable experienced duo of Williamson and Southee. With this talented group of players, New Zealand is ready to take on the T20 World Cup and bring home the trophy.
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