New Zealand Unveils Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mitchell Santner to captain a pace-heavy team as New Zealand prepares for the tournament in Pakistan and UAE starting February 19.

Mitchell Santner has been named New Zealand's white-ball captain, succeeding Kane Williamson, and will lead the team in his first major ICC tournament.
The 15-member squad includes young pacers Will O’Rourke, Nathan Smith, and Ben Sears, who will make their ICC tournament debuts.
Veteran players Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Lockie Ferguson bring experience, while Matt Henry will lead the pace attack in the absence of retired stars Trent Boult and Tim Southee.
The team features a strong batting lineup with Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, and Daryl Mitchell, alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra.
New Zealand will play warm-up matches against Pakistan, South Africa, and Afghanistan before their group stage fixtures in Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Dubai.