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Int'l Cricket Council
24-03-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Uncapped New Zealand batter and pacer earn call-ups in Latham-led squad for Pakistan series
In the bowling department, Will O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith and Ben Sears will feature in a four-prong pace attack with both Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson missing out. Henry is undergoing rehabilitation from a right shoulder injury, which led to him missing out on featuring in the Champions Trophy Final earlier this month. Jamieson on the other hand, has been rested with the selectors managing his workloads, as stated in a release from New Zealand Cricket (NZC). In the spin department, all-rounder Bracewell will be joined by 22-year-old Auckland Aces leg spinner Adi Ashok, who has received his second call-up to the ODI squad - having made his debut against Bangladesh in 2023. New Zealand will play the first ODI against Pakistan on Saturday, March 29 in Napier. New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (c), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young Series schedule: 1st ODI: March 29, McLean Park, Napier 2nd ODI: April 02, McLean Park, Napier 3rd ODI: April 05, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Express Tribune
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
NZ name squad for Pak T20Is
Only six players from ICC Champions Trophy squad are retained for the five-match series against Pakistan. Photo: ICC New Zealand will be led by Michael Bracewell in their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, beginning in Christchurch on Sunday. A standout in New Zealand's run to the Champions Trophy Final, Bracewell is joined by six other players from the campaign for the upcoming home stand. He takes the reins temporarily from Mitch Santner, who misses the series due to domestic T20 commitments. Bracewell gets his first opportunity to lead his country on home soil having captained the side during a white-ball tour of Pakistan last year, and looks forward to the challenge of hosting Pakistan. "It's a great honour and a real privilege to captain your country," Bracewell said. "I really enjoyed leading the side in Pakistan last year and we've got many players from that squad included for this series as well, which is nice. "Mitch Santner's done a great job since taking over as white-ball captain and I'll really just be trying to build on his good work and create an enjoyable environment for the guys to perform in. "Pakistan are always a dangerous short-form side with lots of power and pace and we know they'll be hurting after an early exit in the Champions Trophy. "For the guys coming back from Dubai, there's obviously a level of disappointment, but also a lot of pride in the way we were able to perform and represent New Zealand. "We've loved all of the support we've received from afar and are certainly looking forward to getting back home and playing in front of our own fans and in front of full venues." Ish Sodhi returns to the group having missed the recent Sri Lanka home series, while Ben Sears comes back after tearing his hamstring which forced him out of the recent Champions Trophy campaign. Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke are available for first three games of the series as the team manage the fast bowlers' workloads after the recent ICC event. Matt Henry, who finished as the leading wicket-taker at the tournament despite missing the final through injury, is named for matches four and five though will be subject to further fitness testing. Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Seifert have also been included in the squad. Selector Sam Wells says the side have one eye on next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka early next year. "We're certainly starting to narrow our sights on the ICC T20 World Cup," Wells said. "We made it clear in our planning and communication with players that availability for that tournament and the build-up to it was required to be considered for this series against Pakistan. "Half of this squad is only returning from the Champions Trophy on Wednesday and so we're going to need to manage those players really carefully. "It's nice to be welcoming back the likes of Ish, Kyle and Ben after time away from our T20 set-up." Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs and Rachin Ravindra are also unavailable due to their T20 playing commitments, with Kane Williamson also declaring himself unavailable. New Zealand squad: Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes (matches 4-5), Mitch Hay, Matt Henry (matches 4-5), Kyle Jamieson (matches 1-3), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O'Rourke (matches 1-3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodhi.
Int'l Cricket Council
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
New Zealand name fresh-look squad for home Pakistan series
New Zealand will be led by Michael Bracewell in their upcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, beginning in Christchurch on Sunday. A standout in New Zealand's run to the Champions Trophy Final, Bracewell is joined by six other players from the campaign for the upcoming home stand. He takes the reins temporarily from Mitch Santner, who misses the series due to domestic T20 commitments. Bracewell gets his first opportunity to lead his country on home soil having captained the side during a white-ball tour of Pakistan last year, and looks forward to the challenge of hosting Pakistan. 'It's a great honour and a real privilege to captain your country,' Bracewell said. 'I really enjoyed leading the side in Pakistan last year and we've got many players from that squad included for this series as well, which is nice. 'Mitch Santner's done a great job since taking over as white-ball captain and I'll really just be trying to build on his good work and create an enjoyable environment for the guys to perform in. 'Pakistan are always a dangerous short-form side with lots of power and pace and we know they'll be hurting after an early exit in the Champions Trophy. 'For the guys coming back from Dubai, there's obviously a level of disappointment, but also a lot of pride in the way we were able to perform and represent New Zealand. 'We've loved all of the support we've received from afar and are certainly looking forward to getting back home and playing in front of our own fans and in front of full venues.' Michael Bracewell hits the winnings runs as NZ land semi-final berth | BAN v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025 Ish Sodhi returns to the group having missed the recent Sri Lanka home series, while Ben Sears comes back after tearing his hamstring which forced him out of the recent Champions Trophy campaign. Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke are available for first three games of the series as the team manage the fast bowlers' workloads after the recent ICC event. Matt Henry, who finished as the leading wicket-taker at the tournament despite missing the final through injury, is named for matches four and five though will be subject to further fitness testing. Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Seifert have also been included in the squad. Stellar New Zealand secure final spot | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 Selector Sam Wells says the side have one eye on next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka early next year. 'We're certainly starting to narrow our sights on the ICC T20 World Cup," Wells said. 'We made it clear in our planning and communication with players that availability for that tournament and the build-up to it was required to be considered for this series against Pakistan. 'Half of this squad is only returning from the Champions Trophy on Wednesday and so we're going to need to manage those players really carefully. 'It's nice to be welcoming back the likes of Ish, Kyle and Ben after time away from our T20 set-up.' Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs and Rachin Ravindra are also unavailable due to their T20 playing commitments, with Kane Williamson also declaring himself unavailable. New Zealand T20I squad v Pakistan Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes (matches 4-5), Mitch Hay, Matt Henry (matches 4-5), Kyle Jamieson (matches 1-3), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O'Rourke (matches 1-3), Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi T20I series dates 1st T20I: Sunday, 16 March, Hagley Oval, Christchurch 2nd T20I: Tuesday 18 March, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin 3rd T20I: Friday 21 March, Eden Park, Auckland 4th T20I: Sunday 23 March, Bay Oval, Tauranga 5th T20I, Wednesday 25 March, Sky Stadium, Wellington News Michael Bracewell 02/14/1991
Int'l Cricket Council
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Injured Williamson will not field in Champions Trophy final
Kane Williamson will not field for New Zealand during India's innings in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has been replaced in the field by Mark Chapman. He sustained a quad strain while batting, making 11 runs off 14 balls in a 19-minute stint at the crease before being caught and bowled by Kuldeep Yadav in the 11th over. Kuldeep sends Kane Williamson packing | IND v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025 New Zealand scored 251/7 in their alloted 50 overs in the first innings, setting India a target of 252 in the Champions Trophy Final. ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 News Men's News Kane Williamson 08/08/1990 New Zealand
Int'l Cricket Council
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
LIVE: India make inroads into New Zealand in the Champions Trophy Final
India are asserting themselves against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai after the Black Caps made a quick start. After 25 overs, New Zealand are 114/4. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra both had some near-misses, but Varun eventually made the breakthrough lbw in the eighth over. Ravindra's promising start was cut short for 37 runs off 29 balls, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, who then caught-and-bowled Kane Williamson two overs later. Tom Latham was trapped lbw by Ravindra Jadeja for 14, leaving Glenn Phillips at the crease with Daryl Mitchell. Kuldeep sends Kane Williamson packing | IND v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025 New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first. India have had a seamless run to the final - remaining unbeaten - and bested Australia in the semi-final to punch their ticket for the final. How to watch Champions Trophy 2025 Final LIVE: Broadcast details Despite their loss against India in the group stage, New Zealand have also been impressive in all departments and arrive in the final on the back of a comprehensive win over South Africa in the final four. WATCH: All On The Line Preview | IND v NZ Final | Champions Trophy 2025 All on the Line Preview | IND v NZ | Final | Champions Trophy 2025 India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy WATCH: Sit down with India vice-captain Shubman Gill ahead of the Champions Trophy Final Sit down with India vice-captain Shubman Gill ahead of Champions Trophy Final | CT25 Finals Feature New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke ALSO READ - New Zealand lose key player for Champions Trophy Final against India Sit down with NZ captain Mitchell Santner ahead of Champions Trophy Final | CT25 Finals Feature ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 News India New Zealand
