Bevon Jacobs Debuts for New Zealand T20 Squad

New Zealand has called up 21-year-old Bevon Jacobs for his first international series, a T20 contest against Sri Lanka beginning December 28. Jacobs, who recently caught attention by being signed by the Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction, has been noted for his explosive batting performance in domestic cricket, including a rapid 16-ball 39 in a warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Selector Sam Wells expressed excitement about Jacobs, highlighting his power and solid technique. The series will also mark Mitchell Santner's debut as the full-time captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams. Alongside Jacobs, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry return to the squad after missing a prior tour. This series serves as New Zealand's final preparation before the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.