NEW DELHI:
New Zealand Cricket
(NZC) has once again captured the hearts of cricket fans worldwide with their charming approach.
Earlier, NZC revealed their 15-member squad for the
T20 World Cup
2024 in a unique video featuring two kids,
Angus and Matilda
, which was shared on their official Twitter handle.
On Wednesday, the same duo returned to bid farewell to the
Blackcaps
at the airport as they embarked on their journey to the Americas for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
NZC posted a heartwarming video on social media, showcasing Angus and Matilda engaging with the cricketers at the airport before their departure.
The post was captioned: "From the squad announcement press conference to the departure check-in desk. Join Angus and Matilda on T20 World Cup Departure Day."
WATCH:
During the squad announcement video, Angus and Matilda cheerfully introduced the players: "Good morning everyone. Thank you for coming here. I am Matilda. I am Angus. And today, it will be a pleasure to announce you the Black Caps squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in
West Indies and USA."
The video quickly went viral, with netizens praising NZC's innovative and endearing style of making their squad public, and some even suggested that other cricket boards should adopt similar methods.
This isn't the first time New Zealand Cricket has taken a unique approach to announcing their squad for a major tournament. Last year, for the ODI World Cup, NZC enlisted the help of players' family members to unveil the team.
The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place in the West Indies and the USA, starting on June 2. The Blackcaps, led by returning captain
Kane Williamson
, are aiming to make a significant impact on the global stage.
New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (C), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
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