New Zealand Squad Announcement for West Indies T20I Series
New Zealand is preparing for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year by playing a five-match T20I series at home against the West Indies. The squad revealed for this series contains 14 players but is missing several key team members due to injury.
Injuries and Notable Absences
- Finn Allen (foot injury)
- Lockie Ferguson (hamstring)
- Adam Milne (ankle)
- Glenn Phillips (groin)
- Ben Sears (hamstring)
- Former captain Kane Williamson, who retired from T20 format
- Matt Henry was left out to focus on upcoming ODI and Test matches
Key Players Included
- Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson
- Spinner Ish Sodhi
- All-rounder Mitchell Santner, who will captain the team
- Uncapped pacer Nathan Smith, possibly making his T20I debut
“It’s great to have five opportunities to take on a dangerous side like the West Indies,” said New Zealand coach Rob Walter.
Series Details and Leadership
The series starts in Auckland on Wednesday and will be New Zealand's final preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled for early next year in India and Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner takes over the captaincy duties following Kane Williamson’s retirement from the format.
Spin Bowling Duo
Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner continue as New Zealand’s key spin options, often regarded as the team's spin twins for the T20 World Cup preparations.
Author’s summary: New Zealand's upcoming T20I series against West Indies will test a reshaped squad missing key injured players but led by Mitchell Santner as they gear up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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