Kane Williamson Leads Powerful New Zealand Squad for Ireland and England Test Tour

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a strong squad for the upcoming away Test series against Ireland and England. The national team will receive players from the New Zealand IPL who played in India during the 2026 season.

The announcement revealed that selectors had strengthened the pace attack through the selection of main fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke. The New Zealand team that played West Indies at home in December last year had to do without both pacers.

Williamson, Jamieson among IPL stars set for national duty:

NZC announced a 19-member squad on May 6 for the upcoming Test tours of Ireland and England. Tom Latham will continue as captain on both tours, with returning pacers Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke joining him.

Jamieson is currently in India as part of the Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2026. The Gujarat Titans have acquired Glenn Phillips for their current season. The former New Zealand captain and batting legend Kane Williamson is currently present in India because he works as Strategic Advisor for Lucknow Super Giants.

The two players Daryl Mitchell and Ben Sears were performing their T20 obligations during the Pakistan Super League 2026 season which took place in Pakistan.

Tom Latham will lead a balanced squad that combines experienced players with rising talent. The NZC selected two potential debut players Kristian Clarke and Dean Foxcroft while they included established players Kane Williamson Daryl Mitchell and Latham into their roster.

Kristian Clarke will only be part of the squad for the one-off Test against Ireland. Michael Rae and Will Young will return to New Zealand following their participation in the Ireland Test match. The New Zealand squads for the Ireland Test match and the England series are shown in this document.

New Zealand squad for Ireland Test:

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson and Will Young.

New Zealand squad for England Test series:

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft*, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Kane Williamson.

Travelling reserve for England tour: Ben Sears

NZ schedule for northern hemisphere Tour:

New Zealand will play Ireland in their first Test match which will take place from May 27 until May 30. The match will take place at Stormont Cricket Ground which is located in Belfast.

The Black Caps will travel to England to compete in a three-match Test series which will take place from June 4 until June 29. The matches of the series will take place at Lord's The Oval and Trent Bridge which will be part of the 2025-27 WTC cycle.