Fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Ben Sears have been recalled to New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy next month in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which includes pacers Ben Sears and Will O'Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith. Although Sears hasn't played an ODI yet, he is no stranger to international cricket, having featured in the other two formats.

Pacer Ben Sears who is yet to make his ODI debut has been included in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad and the tri-series on Pakistan soil.

New Zealand Cricket recently announced the 15-member outfit for the Champions Trophy 2025. The deadline for submitting the provisional squad for each of the eight participants is January 12, 2025. Spin-bowling all-rounder,

New Zealand are placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with only two sides to progress for the semifinals.

Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand for the first time in an ICC event. He will captain a strong 15-member squad featuring experienced heads Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in the Champions Trophy 2025.

New Zealand's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy includes recalled fast bowlers Ferguson and Sears, led by captain Santner.

New Zealand will be led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner at the tournament. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9.

Mitchell Santner will captain a global event for the first time with the side playing a tri-series in Pakistan as a warm-up