{"id":70712,"date":"2026-01-07T15:37:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=70712"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T06:30:41","slug":"new-zealand-announces-15-member-squad-for-icc-t20-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=70712","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand announces 15-member squad for ICC T20 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced a 15-member experienced squad for the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has been included in a senior World Cup squad for the first time. The 31-year-old is the only new player in the squad, which collectively holds experience of 1,064 T20 International matches.<\/p>\n<p>Duffy is currently ranked second in the ICC T20 rankings and broke Sir Richard Hadlee\u2019s 40-year-old record in 2025 by taking 81 wickets in 36 international matches.<\/p>\n<p>The team will be led by Mitchell Santner, who will play his ninth ICC global event.<\/p>\n<p>The fast-bowling department includes Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, and Adam Milne, while Jimmy Neesham joins as an all-rounder.<\/p>\n<p>The spin department features Ish Sodhi, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.<\/p>\n<p>The batting lineup comprises Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Tim Seifert, who will also handle wicketkeeping duties.<\/p>\n<p>Several players are recovering from minor injuries, and team management expects them to be fully fit by the tournament. 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