US EditionRetiring White Ferns greats named for T20 World Cup
- New Zealand Cricket announced its 15-player squad for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday, led by captain Amelia Kerr as they aim to defend the title won in 2024.
- The 15-strong squad features 10 players from New Zealand's victorious 2024 campaign in Dubai, with Captain Kerr returning to the spin department after snaring a T20 World Cup record of 15 wickets.
- Coach Ben Sawyer noted Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Lea Tahuhu will play their final campaign, while Izzy Sharp and Nensi Patel earned maiden call-ups. Sawyer said, "To have our three most senior players all finishing their careers at the same tournament is a rare and special occasion."
- The White Ferns will play matches in England starting June 14 against the West Indies, with group stage fixtures against Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, and England leading toward knockout stages.
- Entering the tournament in strong form, the squad secured seven wins across their last eight T20Is, including four team totals of 190 and above, as Sawyer emphasized hard work developing batting depth.
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New Zealand Cricket announces squad for upcoming Women's T20 WC 2026, Amelia Kerr set to lead
NZC (New Zealand Cricket) recently came forward and announced their squad for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off on June 12, and the sides will look to put in a good showing in the upcoming tournament. It is worth noting that Amelia Kerr will lead New Zealand women in the World Cup with the likes of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday and many more stars in the squad as well.…
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