New Zealand's heart-warming ODI World Cup 2023 squad reveal touches fans worldwide
New Zealand took to their social media and shared a heartwarming video featuring the families of the players.
Last Updated: 03.34 PM, Sep 11, 2023
The cricketing world is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 draws near. While the majority of teams have already revealed their line-ups for this grand event all set to be held in India, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has added to the excitement by unveiling their formidable 15-member squad in a unique and heartwarming way.
What truly touched the hearts of fans worldwide was how the BlackCaps chose to introduce their squad. They took to their social media platforms and shared a heartwarming video featuring the families of the players announcing their selection. Parents, wives, children, and even grandparents all came together to make the announcement, leaving cricket enthusiasts in awe.
Kane Williamson, who has made a remarkable recovery from injury, will once again lead the New Zealand cricket team. A notable addition to the squad is Mark Chapman, who earned his place through consistent and impressive performances in white-ball cricket. Another exciting inclusion in the squad is 23-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.
In addition to the return of Williamson and the introduction of promising talents like Chapman and Rachin, New Zealand's squad also includes several familiar faces like like Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, and Will Young.
New Zealand squad for the ODI World Cup 2023:
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young