Devon Conway has been selected for New Zealand’s provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Kane Williamson named as the captain of the experienced squad. Ben Sears has been designated as the 16th travelling reserve for the team. The squad includes veterans Tim Southee and Trent Boult, with Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry being the only members who have not previously participated in a T20 World Cup.
Conway, who was recently ruled out of the IPL due to a thumb injury sustained in February, is making a return to international cricket for the T20 World Cup. Williamson, who missed New Zealand’s last two T20I series, is back as the team leader after the birth of his child and IPL commitments. Fast bowler Adam Milne is unavailable due to an ankle surgery, while Kyle Jamieson is continuing his recovery from a stress fracture in his lower back.
Other players in the squad include Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi. New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident that the team has selected players who can adapt to the varied conditions in the West Indies, where the tournament will be held. He praised the hard work put in by Matt Henry and the impressive performance of Rachin Ravindra over the past year.
Stead also highlighted the recovery of Allen from a back injury, as well as the inclusion of players like Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, and James Neesham who were part of the recent tour of Pakistan. New Zealand’s squad for the T20 World Cup is well-rounded and ready to compete at the highest level.