New Zealand captain, Rachin Ravindra -Glain Philips changed as soon as the Champions Trophy finals lose the final – India tv hindi

New Zealand T20i Squad Against Pakistan: The New Zealand team had to face defeat in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. With this, the Kiwi team’s dream of winning the title after 25 years was shattered. After this defeat, there have been major changes in the New Zealand team. Actually, New Zealand has announced its team for the T20I series against Pakistan. The Kiwi team’s command against Pakistan has been handed over to Michael Bracewell instead of Mitchell Santner. Santner is not available for this series. Apart from Santner, many star players like Devon Conway, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra are also not part of this team.

Star player missed the team

Devon Conway, Lockey Ferguson, Glenn Philips, Bewon Jacobs and Rachin Ravindra will not play the T20I series against Pakistan. All these players are unavailable due to their T20 commitments, while Kane Williamson has also described himself as unavailable. Rachin Ravindra and Davon Conway will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. IPL 2025 is going to start from 22 March. Ken Williamson will take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). PSL 2025 will be played next month from 11th date.

Return of Ish Sodhi and Ben Sires

Ish Sodhi, who missed the domestic T20I series against Sri Lanka, has returned to the team. At the same time, Ben Sairs have also come to a comeback after being out of the Champions Trophy campaign due to hamstring injury. Kyle Jaymison and Will O’Rurke are available for the first three matches of the series, as the team will recently manage the workload of fast bowlers after the ICC event.

Matt Henry, who did not play the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury and was the highest wicket -taking bowler in the tournament, has been selected for the fourth and fifth match of the T20I series. However, before that he will have to undergo fitness test. Finn Alan, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Ciferts have also been included in the team.

New Zealand vs Pakistan T20i series full schedule

• First T20i: Sunday, March 16, Hegley Oval, Christchurch
• Second T20i: Tuesday, March 18, University of Otago Oval, Dunedin
• Third T20i: Friday, March 21, Eden Park, Auckland
• Fourth T20I: Sunday, March 23, Bay Oval, Taranga
• Fifth T20I: Wednesday, March 25, Sky Stadium, Wellington

New Zealand team is as follows for the T20I series against Pakistan: Michael Bracewell (Captain), Finn Elon, Mark Chapman, Jacob Dafi, Jack Fallks (Match 4-5), Micht Henry (Match 4-5), Kyle Jaymison (Match 1-3), Deril Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Will O’Rurke (Match 1-3), Tim Robinson, Tim Robinson, Ben Siers, Ben Siers, Sodhi

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