T20 World Cup: New Zealand official jersey unveiled

New Zealand is placed in Group 2 along with Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and two qualifiers.

New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson and bowler Trent Boult

New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson and bowler Trent Boult

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New Zealand has unveiled its jersey for the T20 World Cup 2021, happening in the United Arab Emirates and Oman between October 17 and November 14. The jersey of New Zealand is a combination of beautiful argentine blue color, grey, and black with a white big fern designed on the front side. Fans are loving the new jersey.

New Zealand was the first team to name their 15 squad member for the T20 World Cup. Ross Taylor and Colin De Grandhomme are not part of the squad this time. Kane Williamson is the captain of the team. Three spinners are included, leg-spinners Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle, alongside left-arm spinner Mitchell Santer, whereas the pacers are Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Tim Southee. All-rounders of the squad are James Neesham and Daryl Mitchell.

The absence of Ross Taylor aside, the batting units look familiar with skipper Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Martin Guptill. The two wicketkeepers are Tim Siefert and Glenn Phillips. Furthermore, former Hong Kong player Mark Chapman is also included in the squad, whereas Adam Milne is added to the squad as a backup for injury.

Kane Williamson was leading the team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League recently. While two kiwi’s bowlers Ferguson and Southee were playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the same event. While bowler Jamieson played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Siefert as wicketkeeper for Kolkata Knight Riders, and pace Trent Boult for Mumbai Indians.

Adam Milne who is added to the squad as injury cover was the leading wicket-taker of The hundred with Birmingham Phoenix and played three games for Mumbai in the UAE leg.

New Zealand will play their debut match for this year's T20 World Cup against Pakistan on October 26, followed by a match against India on October 31.

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