For New Zealand T20 Series Against Australia, Trent Boult Recalled
On Wednesday The strike bowler of the New Zealand cricket team, Trent Boult, was recalled for the T20I series against Australia, but the hosts will be without Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. Boult is in a 14-man squad for the three-match series but is only available for the last two games in Auckland, with fellow veteran seamer Tim Southee playing just the opening game in Wellington on February 21. The 34-year-old Boult has been infrequently selected for international duty since being released from his central contract in New Zealand back in August 2022, allowing him to play in more domestic T20 leagues.
He played in the 50-over World Cup campaign for New Zealand last year and is likely to be in line for selection at the T20 World Cup in June, despite having not played a T20I in 15 months.
The Kiwis are without two of their most accomplished batsmen, with Williamson missing the series on paternity leave while Mitchell is recovering from an injured foot.
Their places are taken by Rachin Ravindra and all-rounder Josh Clarkson, who could make his T20I debut. Mitchell Santner is retained as captain after leading the Black Caps to a 4-1 home series win over Pakistan in January.