New Zealand has revealed the lineup for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan. Notable absentees like Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra will see the Kiwi team compete in 5 T20 Internationals in Pakistan, with Michael Bracewell taking on the captaincy for the first time.
The squad for the Pakistan tour comprises Michael Bracewell as captain, along with Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dan Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, and Ish Sodhi. Tim Robinson and Will Orrar earn their first call-ups to the New Zealand T20 squad.
The series kicks off on April 18, with the team departing for Pakistan on April 12.
Several players are unavailable due to IPL commitments, with Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and captain Kane Williamson occupied. Will Young and Tom Latham also miss out due to county and household obligations, respectively.
Tim Southee is rested for the Pakistan tour as part of workload management.
