New Zealand announces the team of 14 members for Australia T20is, Michael Bracewell to direct

New Zealand cricket (NZC) unveiled their men’s team of 14 members for the next T20i series of three games against Australiashould be played at the oval of the bay in Mount Maunganui from October 1 to 4. The series, which is part of the Chappell-Hadlee trophy, promises a lot of action, but the Blackcaps will enter with a considerably reshaped program.

Michael Bracewell obtains the captain’s armband

The biggest subject of discussion is Michael Bracewell be given to the post of captain. With regular skipper Mitchell Santner Discarded after abdominal surgery, Bracewell management will be crucial. The versatile is no stranger to this role – he has already captain of New Zealand against PakistanAnd his calm behavior and his versatile capacity make him a natural adjustment for work.

The absence of Santner will however be felt. Since he took office as captain of New Zealand white in December 2024, he played a decisive role in the development of the team’s approach. Now Bracewell has the opportunity to present his leadership in one of the most difficult assignments – Australians.

Missing star names of the action

The team’s announcement also came with a certain disappointment for fans. The absence of Kane WilliamsonThe most experienced and prolific striker in New Zealand is an important blow. Williamson withdrew from the series for personal reasons, but should join the team of the England series later in October.

The list of injuries only adds the challenges. Opener Find Allen came out with a foot injury, while fast quisors Adam Milne (ankle), Lockie Ferguson (hamstrings), and Will O’Rourke (return) will miss the series. Dynamic versatile Glenn Phillips is also unavailable due to a groin injury. With so many first -choice players, the selectors relied on domestic artists and some familiar names to carry the torch.

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Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears strengthen Bowling’s attack

In the middle of the setbacks, there are good news for the bowling service. Kyle Jamiesonwho missed the Zimbabwe Tri-series due to the birth of her child, returns to the fold. Its size and rebound add a new dimension to the attack. Next to him, Ben Sears Also makes a return after recovering a lateral tension. Their presence provides balance to the PACE unit, which will be vital against a large range of Australian strikers.

Bracewell will also have the support of experienced activists like Devon Conway, Daryl MitchellAnd Ish Sodhiwhile young people like Tim Robinson And Zak Foulkes will seek to seize their chances on the international scene.

For New Zealand, this series is more than another bilateral competition – it is a test of depth and resilience. With several missing senior players, the team will be under pressure to perform against a full resistance Australian team. However, he also opens the door to marginal players to invest their assertion before the ICC T20 World Cup next year.

New T20i T20i Australia series series: Michael Bracewell (C), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

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