New Zealand's team has been announced for the limited overs series against Sri Lanka. Young and experienced players have got a chance in the team. Young batsman Bevon Jacobs has been included in New Zealand's T20 team for the first time.
The New Zealand team has to play ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka and for this both the New Zealand teams have been announced. The team is led by Mitchell Santner. This series will be very important for New Zealand before the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan. Where it would like to finalize its preparations. This will be Santner's first tour after becoming the full-time captain.
Bevon Jacobs has got a chance in New Zealand's T20 team for the first time. He has shown strong performance in domestic cricket for some time and he is in great form. He also has the ability of power hitting. So far he has scored 287 runs in 4 first class matches and 130 runs in 12 List-A matches. He can also play big innings if needed. Seeing his potential, the Mumbai Indians team bought him at a base price of 30 lakhs in the IPL 2025 mega auction and he is also ready to play for New Zealand.
New Zealand team selector Sam Wells has congratulated Jacobs on being selected in the team. He has said that this is an exciting time for Bevon and his family. He is a talented player and we are excited to send him to international cricket. He has shown in the longer format that he has good technique and temperament.
New Zealand T20I squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Mitch Hey, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith.
New Zealand ODI squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hey, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
