The New Zealand Cricket Board announced the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, two days ahead of the deadline set by the ICC. Under the leadership of Kane Williamson, he selected a team full of star players. Which includes big players like Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell. However, the way the Kiwi team was announced has shocked the world of cricket and social media. Not only this, the way New Zealand Cricket announced the team for the ODI World Cup held in India last year also surprised everyone.
What is the whole matter?
In a video shared on social media, the New Zealand Cricket Board sent two children to a press conference to announce the team. A boy named Angus and a girl named Matilda attend a press conference. Both of them announced the names of all the players selected for the T20 World Cup.
Team announced in a unique way in ODI World Cup also
Earlier, the wives and other family members of Kiwi players had announced the team for the ODI World Cup held last year. The New Zealand Cricket Board shared a video of the wives, children and other family members of the players selected for the ODI World Cup. This particular style was very popular all over the world. Now once again New Zealand cricket has surprised everyone.
What did coach Gary Stead say?
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said that the team has been selected keeping in mind the different conditions between the teams during the T20 tournament starting in the first week of June. The Kiwi team recently toured Pakistan in the absence of many senior players as the senior players are busy in the IPL. Under the captaincy of Michael Bracewell, the Kiwi team drew the five-match series against Pakistan 2-2. One match was canceled due to rain. In such a situation, this team looks very strong with the return of the veterans.
New Zealand’s T20 World Cup team
Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
Teams to be announced by May 1
T20 World Cup is going to start from June 1. New Zealand is the first country to announce the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC has set May 1 as the deadline for all teams to announce the probable 15. The Indian team is likely to be announced on May 1st. The Kiwi team will start its campaign against Afgh.stan on June 7. Meanwhile, the Indian team will play its first match against Ireland on June 5.
