Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson makes ODI return as New Zealand announce squad
India TodayThe New Zealand cricket team announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, January 12. Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson made his return to the side and will be playing a 50-over game for the first time since the team's semi-final loss in the ODI World Cup 2023. Champions Trophy: Full Schedule New Zealand’s squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, William O’Rourke, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell. “Although the Champions Trophy hasn’t been played for a few years, the team is well aware of the history of the tournament and the fact New Zealand were the first winners of the tournament in 2000 when it was known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy,” Stead said. The experience of the squad is also bolstered by captain Mitchell Santner, wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham and former captain Kane Williamson, who played in the last Champions Trophy in 2017.