A 15-person team for the forthcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India was unveiled by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday. The tournament will take place in India from October 5 to November 19.
New Zealand announced squad for World Cup: Last week’s confirmation solidified Kane Williamson’s role as the Black Caps’ captain, despite still healing from a catastrophic knee injury. He must hurry, though, if he wants to be ready for New Zealand’s first game.
After having surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his right knee sustained while playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, the top batter has been out since April.
Williamson’s replacement will be wicketkeeper batsman Tom Latham, who is presently captaining New Zealand. He currently holds the World Cup record for joint-most dismissals (21) by a wicketkeeper in a single tournament.
Tim Southee and Kane Williamson, two pace bowlers, will compete in their fourth ODI World Cup after participating in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 tournaments.
No matter if it was your first or fourth event, according to BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead, it was an exciting day for everyone involved.
“I’d like to congratulate the 15 players chosen today. Naming a tournament team is always a memorable occasion. Being chosen to represent your nation at a World Cup is an incredible honour.
“It’s always a very exciting time, from guys selected for the first time to [Williamson] and [Southee] going to their fourth tournament.”
Six members of the New Zealand team are making their World Cup debuts in India.
Further, There have been some difficult decisions, and there will be some dissatisfied players, as with any side picked for an ICC tournament, Stead said. Furthermore, Balancing the squad correctly and ensuring our preparedness for what would be a fiercely competitive event were our main priorities.
However, Scheduled for October 5th, the opening World Cup match will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, featuring New Zealand and the reigning champions, England.
2023 New Zealand World Cup team
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young