Five players to watch out for in New Zealand squad

New Zealand is a dark horse for the World T20 2016 by a country mile. Their T20I form in the past year has been nothing short of impressive. In the last two years, the Kiwis have won six of their nine T20Is, an impressive record. However, the retirement of Brendon McCullum has hogged much of the limelight, casting lesser focus on the upcoming World T20. Although many say that all 11 players will have to pull their weight together, there are always players who stand out in the side. That said, we take a quick look at five players who could make a difference as New Zealand prepares to take on the might of the World.

1. Kane Williamson

With the retirement of Brendon McCullum, the spotlight has shifted to Kane Williamson. The charismatic skipper also remains to be New Zealand’s most technically sound batsman. His 39 ball 63 against the Proteas in the warm-up match only went on to solidify Williamson’s prowess on the World T20 stage. Moreover, Williamson has been in fine form in the year 2016, having already played 5 official T20 internationals. He has scored three half-centuries in his last five T20I innings. He will certainly be crucial should the Kiwis have any contestation towards the title.