New Zealand T20 World Cup Squad Prepared for Any Conditions with Experienced Players and Injury Recoveries

New Zealand coach Gary Stead is confident that the squad has all bases covered for the varied conditions they may face in the West Indies. The 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, led by Kane Williamson, includes only Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra set to play in their first T20 World Cup. Experienced players Tim Southee and Trent Boult are also included.

Devon Conway had been ruled out of the IPL due to his thumb injury but is now fit for the World Cup. He was named in the squad after recovering from his injury. Ben Sears was named as the 16th traveling reserve.

Williamson returns to lead the team after missing the last two T20I series, while fast bowler Adam Milne and Kyle Jamieson are unavailable due to injury. Other players who have recovered from injury and made the squad include Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, and Ish Sodhi.

Stead praised Matt Henry for his hard work in improving his skills across all phases of the T20 game. He also commended Rachin Ravindra for his consistent performances over the past year. The full New Zealand squad includes Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell