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ICC Women's ODI World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine will feature in her fifth World Cup campaign as New Zealand Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for the Women's ODI WC, which is scheduled to take place later this month. Six players named in the squad will be making their WC debuts. Experienced campaigners including stalwarts Suzie Bates and pacer Lea Tahuhu will be appearing in their fifth and fourth ODI World Cups, respectively.

Amelia Kerr adds more solidity to the squad, being a veteran of three editions of the coveted event.

"I'm really pleased with the balance of the squad. I think we've got the right mix to tackle what we'll come up against in terms of conditions and opposition," Sawyer was quoted as saying by ICC.

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"I'd like to especially acknowledge the four players set for their first World Cup - they've all earned this opportunity and I'm excited to see what impact they can have on the tournament."

Among the newcomers is 22-year-old all-rounder Flora Devonshire, who has received her maiden ODI call-up after impressing at domestic level.

"It's never easy when you have multiple players pushing for the same spot and that of course made for some tough selection calls.

"Having to leave out the likes of Fran in favour of Flora was a tough decision. We know Fran is a quality player and at 21 we believe she still has her best years in front of her."

He added the team would look to match the performance of the Women's T20 World Cup last year in the UAE, where the White Ferns won the title.

"I can honestly say that in the four world events I've been part of with this group, we are the best prepared we've ever been.

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"Having no international cricket in our calendar since April has given us the ability to work really hard on our physical skills in particular, which is something that could be the difference in India."

New Zealand Squad: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.

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