New Zealand has announced its 15-player roster for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Fast bowlers Ben Sears and Will O’Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith are newcomers to the tournament.

Ben Sears, 26, is still waiting to make his ODI debut. However, he has represented New Zealand in Test and T20 cricket. He will return to the national team after a long break from a knee injury. O’Rourke and Smith may not have much experience over 50 games, but they will add some valuable firepower to a speed attack that features reliable Matt Henry and fiery Rocky Ferguson.

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New Zealand Strengthened their spin attack 2025 Champions Trophy Bring in all-rounder Michael Bracewell. He will join the likes of Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindraand Mitchell Santner. Santner has also been named captain of the New Zealand team for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

The team also features key hitters including Kane Williamson, Tom Lathamand Devin Conway. However, Williamson and Conway face a tight schedule as they will compete in SA20 before traveling to Pakistan for the pre-tournament trilogy.

Head coach Gary Stead confident of team balance

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead expressed confidence in the team’s balance and experience.

“We are fortunate to have a lot of quality players at the moment and that will certainly bring about some challenging selection discussions,” Stead said. “Ultimately, we have chosen the team that will give us the best options to perform well in the games we are expected to play. “The situation is that of Pakistan and the UAE. “

Stead also highlighted the importance of Pakistan’s three-match series before the Champions Trophy.

“The format of the tournament is a unique one in that you have to hit the ground running, which means our preparations ahead of the three-series lead are very important. It will be a great opportunity to play against the hosts in the opening game Pakistan In Karachi, we can’t wait to get over and get stuck in,” he added.

New Zealand are drawn into a challenging group with hosts Pakistan. India, and Bangladesh. They will play their opener against Pakistan on February 19 in Karachi.

New Zealand Champions Trophy and Pakistan tri-series line-up: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Rocky Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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