New Zealand has announced their provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with only Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra set to play in their first T20 World Cup. The squad will be led by Kane Williamson, with the experienced players Tim Southee and Trent Boult also included. Devon Conway has been named in the squad after recovering from his broken thumb, while Ben Sears has been named as the 16th travelling reserve.
Experienced players like Tim Southee and Trent Boult have been included in the squad, along with Kane Williamson who returns to lead the team after missing the last two T20I series. Fast bowlers Adam Milne and Kyle Jamieson are unavailable due to injury. Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, and Ish Sodhi have recovered from injury and made the squad.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident that the squad has all bases covered for the varied conditions they may face in the West Indies. He praised Matt Henry for his hard work in improving his skills across all phases of the T20 game. Stead also commended Rachin Ravindra for his consistent performances over the past year.
The full New Zealand squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup includes: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham