ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand name uncapped Ben Sears, Mitchell Santner to lead Kiwis in his 1st major event
Live MintNew Zealand, on Sunday, have named uncapped pacer Ben Sears in their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that will also play in the preceding tri-series involving Pakistan and South Africa. Captain Santner is the only frontline spin option for New Zealand, alongside all-rounders Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra. Santner, Williamson and Latham were all part of the New Zealand squad in the last Champions Trophy in England in 2017, while Williamson also featured at the 2013 edition. New Zealand squad for Champions Trophy and tri-series: Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young New Zealand's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule New Zealand vs Afghanistan - February 16 - Karachi New Zealand vs Pakistan - February 19 - Karachi New Zealand vs Bangladesh - February 16 - Rawalpindi New Zealand vs India - March 2 - Dubai New Zealand's ODI tri-series fixtures New Zealand vs Pakistan - February 8 - Lahore New Zealand vs South Africa - February 10 - Lahore