In a heartwarming and viral announcement, New Zealand Cricket revealed their squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 with a touching video featuring the family members of the players.

In the video, viewers were treated to glimpses of Kane Williamson’s family, Trent Boult’s sons, Rachin Ravindra’s parents, Jimmy Neesham’s grandmother, and many other family members of the cricketers. This unique and heartwarming approach struck a chord with fans and quickly went viral.

Kane Williamson is set to lead the Kiwi side once again, despite his struggles with a ruptured ACL since March of this year. His participation in the tournament openers against defending champion England remains uncertain.

New Zealand’s cricket team reached the final and secured the runner-up position in the last edition of the ICC World Cup in 2019, held at Lord’s. The tournament’s dramatic conclusion, decided by boundary count after a tied regulation match and Super Over, saw England emerge as the winners on their home turf.

Williamson and pacer Tim Southee are the senior-most players in the squad, having represented New Zealand in the last three Cricket World Cups since 2011.