New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Inexperience in pace attack as the 'Golden Generation' fades away, the sublime form of batter Kane Williamson, new leadership of all-rounder Mitchell Santner and the presence of some 'X Factor' young talent are key talking points for New Zealand as they head into the ICC Champions Trophy with an aim to end their trophy drought.

New Zealand will kickstart their campaign against Pakistan in Karachi on February 19. It will be followed by matches against Bangladesh (February 24 at Rawalpindi) and against India (March 2 at Dubai). This time around, Kiwis are heading into the tournament with a healthy mix of youth and experience, under the leadership of new white-ball skipper, Mitchell Santner.

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