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New Zealand have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC World T20 2022 and it features three changes from the contingent that ended as the runner-up in the previous edition last year. Notably, Trent Boult and Jamie Neesham have made it to the side as well despite refusing central contracts.

Jimmy Neesham has turned down the central contract saying he has already committed to various overseas leagues since his exclusion from the original list. Blair Tickner and Finn Allen have been handed their maiden deals and the duo will replace Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme on the list.

Kane Williamson believes there is a balance yet to be found between New Zealand duty and leaving the side to play in lucrative franchise leagues. Williamson’s comments came after Trent Boult, who has been released by NZC’s contract and recently retired Colin de Grandhomme bagged BBL contracts.

New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 36. De Grandhomme made the decision on Wednesday after discussions with New Zealand Cricket, walking away having played 29 Tests, 45 ODIs, and 41 T20Is since making his debut in 2012.