New Zealand 2023 World Cup Squad: New Zealand has announced its 15-member team for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which is set to commence next month. There have been some changes in the squad, especially in the bowling department.
New Zealand 2023 World Cup Squad:
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is set to begin next month, and New Zealand has revealed its 15-member squad for the tournament. Explosive batsman Finn Allen has not been included in the team, mainly due to injury concerns, and has been replaced by Will Young. Fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne, on the other hand, couldn’t make it to the tournament due to injuries.
New Zealand Bowling Attack:
They are recovering from their respective injuries, which ruled them out of the England series. Meanwhile, Trent Boult and James Neesham, who do not have central contracts, have been included in the squad.
When it comes to the bowling department, the pace attack will be led by Boult, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Matt Henry, while Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner will take care of the spin department. Daryl Mitchell and Neesham have been included in the team as all-rounders, with Neesham filling in for the injured Michael Bracewell.
The team’s wicketkeeping duties will be handled by Tom Latham. Kane Williamson, who suffered an injury during IPL 2023, is currently in the recovery phase, and no specific timeline has been given for his return. Therefore, Tom Latham will lead the team until Williamson’s return. Both Williamson and Southee will be playing in their fourth ICC World Cup.
New Zealand Batting Line-up:
On the other hand, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips have been included in the ODI World Cup squad for the first time. These new faces will look to make a significant impact on this occasion.
All teams have until September 28th to make changes to their 15-member squads. After the stipulated time, any alterations to the squad require ICC approval. New Zealand, the runner-up in the previous edition, will begin their World Cup campaign against current champions England on October 5th at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
New Zealand 2023 World Cup Squad:
Captain: Kane Williamson Players: Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (Vice-Captain), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips.
