New Zealand has announced its provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Kane Williamson leading the team. The squad includes experienced players like Tim Southee and Trent Boult, as well as newcomers Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry. Devon Conway has been named as the 16th traveling reserve in the squad.
Williamson is back as captain after missing the last two T20I series due to personal reasons. Adam Milne is unavailable due to ankle surgery, while Kyle Jamieson continues his recovery from a stress fracture in his lower back.
Coach Gary Stead expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of players like Henry and the promising form of Rachin Ravindra in the T20 format. He is confident that the squad has all bases covered and can adapt to various conditions in the West Indies, where the tournament will be held. The squad includes Allen, Bracewell, Chapman, Neesham and Sodhi, who were part of the tour of Pakistan.