Kane Williamson will lead the New Zealand team in the World Cup as he has returned in the ODI World Cup squad after recovering from injury, it is not yet certain when he will enter the field. Tom Latham is the vice-captain. 

The squad includes central non-contracted Jimmy Neesham and Trent Boult. Michael Bracewell's injury leaves Jimmy Neesham position open. On the other hand, Adam Milne and Kyle Jamieson have been ruled out due to injuries. Both of them have been ruled out of the ongoing series against England with injuries. 

Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult are in the fast bowling unit. Alongside are all-rounders Daryl Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham. Specialist spinner Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner is also in the team. There is also spin all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.

New Zealand has replaced Finn Allen with Will Young in batting. 

Williamson and Southee will play their fourth World Cup. Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips will play their first World Cup. Rachin Ravindra and Will Young will play in the international global tournament for the first time. 

Head coach Gary Stead said, “It’s always a special time to name a tournament team and I’d like to congratulate the 15 players selected today. It’s a great honour to represent your country at a World Cup.

“From Kane and Tim heading to their fourth tournament to the guys selected for the first time it’s always a very exciting time. As with any squad named for an ICC tournament, there have been some tough calls and there will be some disappointed players. The key for us was finding the right balance for the squad and making sure we had our bases covered for what is going to be a very competitive tournament.”

New Zealand's World Cup mission will begin with a match against England on October 5 in Ahmedabad. All teams have to finalize their World Cup squads by September 28.

NEW ZEALAND WORLD CUP SQUAD: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.