On Wednesday, the New Zealand team announced their squad for the upcoming biggest and finest events of all time. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Which is all set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February and March.
Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi. Travelling reserve: Kyle Jamieson
Star player and one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. Mitchell Santner will be the captain of the New Zealand team for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
However, Star England pacer Jofra Archer, who sustained an injury during the Ashes 2025-26, will also be a part of the team for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Star pacers of the New Zealand team, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry could miss some matches for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to paternity leave. However, both players are recovering from injury.
Quoted by ESPNcricinfo, NZC said, “With Ferguson and Henry’s partners due to give birth during the tournament period, it is likely they will be granted short-term paternity leave.”