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New Zealand has announced its squads for the white-ball series (3 ODIs + 3 T20Is) against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in April–May 2026.
Tom Latham has been appointed captain for both formats.
The New Zealand squad sees the return of three fast bowlers—Matt Fisher, Will O'Rourke, and Blair Tickner—who have recovered from injuries. These three players were unable to play during the previous domestic season due to injuries.
- Will O'Rourke returns for the ODI series (having recovered from a back injury).
- Matt Fisher makes his comeback in the T20I series (recovering from a shin injury).
- Blair Tickner is included in both formats (ODI and T20I).
- Off-spinning all-rounder Dean Foxcroft also returns to the white-ball squad (for the first time since April 2024).
The New Zealand squad may be slightly weakened during the series, as several key players will be unavailable due to IPL/PSL commitments.
Match Schedule (2026)
- ODI Series: April 17 (Mirpur), April 20 (Mirpur), April 23 (Chattogram)
- T20I Series: April 27 (Chattogram), April 29 (Chattogram), May 2 (Mirpur)
New Zealand ODI Squad
Tom Latham (Captain), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Jaden 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, Bevan Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Jaden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.
This series will be played under Bangladesh's home conditions, where spin and slow pitches are likely to play a significant role. The return of New Zealand's pace attack has provided significant strength to the team.
