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Duffy earns maiden T20 WC call-up as NZ name Santner-led squad

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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: 539

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.

TAGS T20 WC Jacob Duffy World Cup ICC Men T20 World Cup Sri Lanka Sir Richard Hadlee Mitch Santner Lockie Ferguson Matt Henry Adam Milne Jimmy Neesham Ish Sodhi Michael Bracewell Glenn Phillips Rachin Ravindra

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