New Zealand have announced a 15-member squad for the eighth T20 World Cup in Australia. Finn Allen and Michael Bracewell have been called into the squad. They will play the first World Cup of their career. Also Jimmy Neesham and pacer Trent Boult, who are not on central contract, have been included in the squad.

Pacer Adam Milne who has been suffering from injury recently has also got a chance in the squad as the New Zealand selectors think he’s ready to feature in the upcoming World Cup.

Opener Martin Guptill is going to play his seventh T20 World Cup this World Cup. By playing this T20 World Cup, he will achieve the achievement of playing the highest T20 World Cup for New Zealand. Two former cricketers Nathan McCullum and Ross Taylor have played six T20 World Cups each.

"It's always a special time announcing a World Cup squad and I'd like to congratulate the 15 players selected today. It's especially exciting for Finn and Michael who are set for their first ICC events, while Martin Guptill is preparing for his 7th T20 World Cup - which in itself is an incredible achievement," said head coach Gary Stead.

Pacer Kyle Jamieson has not been called to the team due to injury. He is currently in rehab to recover from a back injury.

With this same squad, New Zealand will play the tri-series against Bangladesh and Pakistan at home starting from October 7. The Blackcaps will begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a match against Australia in Sydney on October 22.

Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson.