Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in two T20 matches and three ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting on November 9. This series will be New Zealand's first in limited-overs cricket since Kane Williamson stepped down as captain after the team's unexpected exit from the T20 World Cup group stage in June.
New Zealand has also called up all-rounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay for the first time in the 15-man squad announced by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
Santner has been named the interim captain for this series, while permanent captains for ODIs and T20s will be decided during New Zealand's home season later this year.
Nathan Smith was named NZC's Domestic Player of the Year in March, taking 24 wickets in domestic ODI and T20 competitions, including a best of 4 for 5 in the Super Smash. Mitch Hay was also recognized as Canterbury's male Player of the Year earlier this year.
The pace attack will feature Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy, and Zak Foulkes, while Ish Sodhi will be the most experienced spinner in the squad, joined by spin-bowling all-rounders Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, and Dean Foxcroft. The batting lineup will include Will Young, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Phillips, Tim Robinson, and Josh Clarkson.
Eight players from the ongoing Test series against India—Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson—were not selected to prepare for the upcoming Test series against England.
Full Squad: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
Series Schedule:
- 1st T20I: Saturday, November 9, Dambulla
- 2nd T20I: Sunday, November 10, Dambulla
- 1st ODI: Wednesday, November 13, Dambulla
- 2nd ODI: Sunday, November 17, Kandy
- 3rd ODI: Tuesday, November 19, Kandy
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