Mitchell Santner
The New Zealand team is playing a test series against South Africa. New Zealand won the first test by 281 runs. The second test match of the series is being played between the two teams. But meanwhile, New Zealand’s T20 team has been announced for the series against Australia. Team captain Mitchell Santner has been made the captain. A lethal bowler has returned to the New Zealand team.
This player made a comeback
Trent Boult has returned to New Zealand’s T20 team. But he has been selected only for the second and third T20 matches. He is currently with MI Emirates in the UAE ILT20 league, where his franchise has made it to the knockouts. If MI makes the final at Emirates on Saturday, Boult will get only a six-day break before playing for New Zealand in the second T20I in Auckland. Boult has not played for New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 after the semi-finals.
Kane Williamson is on leave
New Zealand’s regular captain Kane Williamson has not got a place. He is on leave. All-rounder Daryl Mitchell, who is undergoing rehabilitation due to a long-term leg injury. For this reason he has not got a chance. In his absence, Central District’s big hitting all-rounder Josh Clarkson may get a chance to debut. Clarkson has performed strongly in domestic cricket for some time.
Ferguson said this
Lockie Ferguson said facing Australia is always special for the New Zealand team and even more so when it is in front of big Kiwi fans on home soil. Australia has selected a strong team. From this series we will know where we are.
New Zealand squad for Australia T20I series:
Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult (2nd and 3rd T20I), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk) , Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (1st T20I only)
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