New Zealand, on Wednesday (September 17), announced its squad for the upcoming Chapel-Hydali Trophy T20I series against Australia. The return of Kyle Jaimison and Ben Sears has expanded the pace attack of Black Caps.
Both players recalled New Zealand’s final T20i assignment, which was in the three-series Zimbabwe.
Michael Bracewell announces Kiwi captain
Apart from Kiwi and Zimbabwe, South Africa also participated in the series. Jaimisson missed the series to participate in the birth of his first child, while Sierrs were sidelined due to injury.
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Kiwi has attacked a malignant motion for the series against her trans-tsman rivals. The squad stars the number 1-ranked T20i bowler Jacob Dafi, Zak Fallks and experienced Matt Henry.
New Zealand Squad T20I for Australia
With captain Michel Santner After stomach surgery, all -rounder Michael Bracewell will lead Kiwi in the upcoming T20I series.
Santner is expected to return to the series against England later this month. Along with Bracewell, leg-spinner is other frontline spinners in the Ish Sodi Squad.
Santner is not the only senior name missing from Blackcaps squad. Apart from that, the choice of Finn Alan, Adam Milne, Will O’Rurke, Glen Philips and Lockery Ferguson is also unavailable to the series due to injury.
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On the other hand, former Captain Kane Williamson, who recently signed an international contingent sports agreement New Zealand Cricket has made itself unavailable for the series.
Meanwhile, Bewon Jacobs has retained his place in the squad after scoring an unbeaten 44 on debut against South Africa in Zimbabwe.
Senior wicketkeeper-batsman Devon Conway has also managed to place his position in the squad after being selected as an injury cover during the Tri-series in Zimbabwe.
The three -match series between Australia and Blackcap is going on at Bay Oval on 1 October. The second and third matches will be played at the same place on October 3 and 4 respectively.
New Zealand T20I squad: Michael Bracewell (C), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Dafi, Zak Fallks, Matt Henry, Bewon Jacobs, Kyle Jaimison, Derryl Mitchell, Rachin Rabindra, Tim Robinson, Ben Siers, Tim Safart, Esh Sodi
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