New Zealand names squads for the upcoming Bangladesh tour.
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Squads For Upcoming Bangladesh Tour
New Zealand has confirmed its Black Caps squad selections for the upcoming New Zealand-Bangladesh tour scheduled for next month. The tour features the return of several key fast bowlers and a temporary change in team leadership.
Leadership and Strategic Objectives
Tom Latham will captain both the ODI and T20I teams for this white-ball series. He assumes the role because regular captain Mitchell Santner is unavailable for the duration of the trip.
Head coach Rob Walter stated that building bowling depth is a primary objective for the challenging subcontinent conditions.
Pace Bowling Recalls and Squad Depth
The pace bowling unit sees the return of Will O’Rourke, Matt Fisher, and Blair Tickner following various injury layoffs.
O’Rourke is named in the ODI squad, while Fisher returns to the T20I lineup. Tickner is the only member of the trio selected to participate in both formats of the New Zealand-Bangladesh tour.
All-rounder Dean Foxcroft has earned a recall to the national side following a productive period in domestic cricket.
His inclusion marks his first appearance in a New Zealand squad since April 2024. The New Zealand-Bangladesh tour provides an opportunity for the team to rebound from a recent series loss against South Africa.
Official Squad List Details
- ODI Squad: Tom Latham (c), Muhammad Abbas, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
- T20I Squad: Tom Latham (c), Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Bevon Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.
Key Takeaways
- Tom Latham will lead New Zealand in the absence of Mitchell Santner.
- Pace bowlers Will O’Rourke, Matt Fisher, and Blair Tickner return from injury.
- Dean Foxcroft returns to the national setup for the first time since 2024.
| Question |
| Which player will captain New Zealand during the upcoming tour? A. Mitchell Santner B. Tom Latham C. Rob Walter D. Blair Tickner |
| Which bowler is the only one of the recalled trio named in both squads? A. Matt Fisher B. Will O’Rourke C. Blair Tickner D. Ben Sears |
| In which month and year was Dean Foxcroft’s last T20I appearance prior to this recall? A. April 2024 B. March 2025 C. January 2026 D. December 2023 |