New Zealand has announced its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with Kane Williamson leading the team. The squad includes experienced players like Tim Southee and Trent Boult in the bowling attack, along with a balanced mix of power and finesse in the batting lineup, featuring Finn Allen, Devon Conway, and Daryl Mitchell. Head coach Gary Stead expressed confidence in the squad's ability to adapt to varied conditions in the West Indies. New Zealand's campaign begins on June 7th against Afghanistan in Guyana, with the team aiming to secure the T20 World Cup title.

New Zealand has become the first team to unveil its squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for June 2024. Led by the experienced Kane Williamson, the Black Caps have opted for a squad filled with familiar faces.

The bowling attack will be spearheaded by the potent duo of Tim Southee and Trent Boult, renowned for their pace in international cricket. They are joined by a well-rounded bowling unit featuring Mitchell Santner, a reliable spinner, Lockie Ferguson with his express pace, and the versatile James Neesham.

In the batting lineup, Williamson will be supported by explosive openers Finn Allen and Devon Conway. Middle-order stalwarts Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Mark Chapman bring experience and stability. Youngster Rachin Ravindra, with his dual abilities in batting and bowling, adds further depth.

Head coach Gary Stead expressed confidence in the selected players, stating, “I’d like to congratulate everyone named today. It’s a special time representing your country at a world tournament. We expect the venues in the West Indies to offer quite varied conditions and feel we’ve selected a squad with the scope to adapt to those conditions.”

New Zealand kicks off their T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on June 7th in Guyana. They will also face challenges from co-hosts West Indies, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea within Group C.

With a determined leader and a balanced squad, New Zealand will aim to clinch the T20 World Cup title in June.

New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup 2024:

Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee

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