New Zealand Announce Squad for Bangladesh Series

New Zealand have unveiled a mixed squad of fresh faces and returning players ahead of their upcoming tour of Bangladesh, creating a different dynamic with both comebacks and notable absences.

The New Zealand Cricket Board has named a 15-member squad for both the ODI and T20I series. Pace bowlers Matt Fisher, Will O’Rourke, and Blair Tickner have been included after recovering from injuries, adding depth and variety to the bowling attack.

Off-spinning all-rounder Dean Foxcroft has also returned to the white-ball setup. His consistent performances in domestic cricket earned him another opportunity at the international level.

However, several key players are unavailable for the series due to their commitments in the IPL. Regular captain Mitchell Santner will miss out, with Test skipper Tom Latham taking over the leadership duties.

New Zealand ODI squad for the Bangladesh tour:

Tom Latham (captain), Muhammad Abbas, Aditya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

New Zealand T20I squad:

Tom Latham (captain), Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Bevon Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.