The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced its team for the five-match T20 series against Pakistan starting from March 16, in which Michael Bracewell has been appointed captain.
Seven players from the Champions Trophy squad have been given places in the New Zealand team for this series.
However, some important players from New Zealand will not be able to participate in this series, including Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Richin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner, who will not be part of the team due to their engagement in the IPL.
Ish Sodhi and Ben Sears have returned to the team, while Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke will participate in the first three matches, while Matt Henry will be available for the last two matches.
The announced squad includes captain Michael Bracewell, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foakes, Mitch Haye, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert and Ish Sodhi.
The ODI squad will be announced later, according to the New Zealand Cricket Board.
