Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand announce squad, Mitchell Santner to lead | Cricket News
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Sunday has announced a 15-member squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE. New Zealand will also play a tr-series in Pakistan with South Africa being the third team. New Zealand are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with only two sides to progress for the semifinals. They will start their campaign against hosts Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. Mitchell Santner, who will lead New Zealand at a major event for the first time, after being named full-time white ball captain last month. NZ vs SL 3rd ODI: New Zealand players celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka during their one day international cricket match in Hamilton (AP) New Zealand won the tournament in 2000, when they defeated Sourav Ganguly-led India by four wickets in a thrilling final in Nairobi, Kenya. Pace heavy Matt Henry will spearhead the pace bowling attack which is further bolstered by the experienced Lockie Ferguson. The pace trio Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith are set …
