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Duffy Earns Maiden T20 WC Call-up As NZ Name Santner-led Squad

By IANS News January 07, 2026 • 10:28 AM View: 88

Pace-bowling spearhead Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting February 7.

Duffy, 31, is the only first-timer in a well-established squad boasting 1064 T20I caps. He has been in red-hot form for the New Zealand across the formats, finishing 2025 with a total of 81 international wickets at an average of 17 from 36 matches, breaking Sir Richard Hadlee’s 40-year record of 79.