New Zealand name squad for Pakistan T20Is

Michael Bracewell returns to the side after over a year as New Zealand name squad for Pakistan T20I series later this month.

The visitors will miss the services for top players like Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner and Kane Williamson due to Indian Premier League commitments.

Colin Munro was also unavailable for selection, while Tim Southee has been rested.

Moreover, Will Young was also unavailable due to his contract with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, as was Tom Latham, who is awaiting the birth of his second child.

Tim Robinson and Will O’Rourke have been picked for the first time for the national side.

The squad will depart for Pakistan next Friday (April 12), with the first match in Rawalpindi on Thursday the 18th of April.

New Zealand T20I squad for Pakistan tour

Michael Bracewell (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rourke, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi