(Web Desk) - New Zealand have officially announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England.
According to New Zealand Cricket Board, all-rounder Amelia Kerr will lead the 15-member squad.
Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp are set to make their Women's Twenty20 World Cup debuts after being named in the New Zealand squad for the tournament in England in June, the country's cricket board announced.
Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu and Suzie Bates were also named in the defending champions' squad with the trio set to call time on their international careers after the tournament.
Before the tournament begins in England in June, the team will play a three-match T20I series against the hosts in late May as part of their World Cup build-up.
"It's going to be an extra special time for Izzy and Nensi with it being their first World Cup," head coach Ben Sawyer said.
"To have our three most senior players all finishing their careers at the same tournament is a rare and special occasion. There'll be a time at the end of the tournament to further acknowledge and celebrate the trio."
New Zealand have been drawn in Group B alongside England, Ireland, Scotland, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, and will open their campaign against the West Indies in the 12-team tournament on June 13.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 12 in England. Ahead of the mega event, New Zealand’s women’s team will play a three-match T20I series against England as part of their preparations.