This is Williamson's sixth appearance in the T20 World Cup and his fourth tournament as captain. Tim Southee, currently the leading wicket-taker in T20I history, earned selection in his seventh T20 World Cup.

Apart from this, fast bowler Trent Boult is gearing up for his fifth T20 World Cup. Devon Conway, who is currently recovering from a thumb injury, has also been selected in the squad.

Fast bowler Ben Sears will travel and train with the team as injury cover.

Bowler Matt Henry and batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra are the only two members of the 15 without ICC T20 World Cup experience.

"To earn his way back into selection consideration Matt has worked exceptionally hard on his skills at all stages of the T20 game. Rachin has scored every post-winner over the last 12 months and has shown his trajectory over the summer in T20 It was exciting to see that format continue against Australia," said coach Gary Stead.

New Zealand will leave for the tournament on 23 May. They begin their campaign against Afghanistan in Guyana on June 7.

New Zealand team: Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Derry Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. . Traveling Reserve: Ben Sears