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Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia, as Mitchell Santner recovers from surgery. Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears return to bolster the seam attack, while young batter Bevon Jacobs retains his spot. Several senior players are unavailable due to injuries, and Kane Williamson has opted out of the series.

Five key New Zealand cricketers have signed casual contracts for the 2025-26 season. These agreements ensure their availability and support ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in India.

New Zealand Cricket has secured key players Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert, and Kane Williamson with casual contracts ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. These players will receive full support to prepare for the tournament. While all are available for selection in upcoming series, Williamson will miss the Australia series.