New Zealand squad for the tour of West Indies announced – Williamson and Boult in.
New Zealand announced 15-member limited overs squad for the tour of West Indies. The tour will feature 3 T20 Internationals and 3 ODIs. These 6 matches will be held in a span of 11 days.
Kane Williamson is back as the leader of the group. The squad also sees the return of Trent Boult and Devon Conway. New Zealand have last toured West Indies in 2014.
New Zealand ODI & T20I squad:
Kane Williamson (C), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
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The T20 games will serve as vital preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year whereas the ODIs will carry Super League points in the lead up to the 50-over World Cup in India next year.
“It’s always exciting to be heading somewhere you’ve not been in a while and I know this group can’t wait for the challenge of taking on the West Indies in the Caribbean,” head coach Gary Stead said. “Managing workloads is hugely important this year with the team playing some form of cricket every month in 2022 – and this applies to both players and staff.
“For Kane, Trent, Tim and Devon, this will be the first time they have played white ball cricket for New Zealand since last year’s T20 World Cup and tour to India – so this trip will be important for them.
“We also have players such as Michael and Finn who are relatively new to the international stage but have really put their hands up for selection when given opportunities.
“As a selector it’s been great to see these guys push their cases.”
West Indies vs New Zealand Fixtures:
T20I Series:
August 10 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 1st T20I – Jamaica
August 12 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 2nd T20I – Jamaica
August 14 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I – Jamaica
ODI Series:
August 17 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 1st ODI – Barbados
August 19 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI – Barbados
August 21 – West Indies vs New Zealand – 3rd ODI – Barbados
