Wellington, Jan. 7 -- The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Star all-rounder Mitchell Santner will lead the 15-member squad during the marquee tournament. The 33-year-old made his T20I debut in 2015. Since then, the spin-bowling all-rounder has been a crucial member of the New Zealand squad in the shortest format.

Santner has played 122 T20Is, picking 130 wickets at an average of 22.89, along with three four-wicket hauls. With the bat, Santner has notched up 848 runs, including two fifties.

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