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New Zealand have named all-rounder Oscar Jackson as their captain for the upcoming ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 in South Africa. The squad features Mason Clarke (16), Tom Jones (17) and Snehith Reddy (17), who are young enough to be selected again for the next U19 World Cup in 2026, alongside some familiar family names to Kiwi cricket fans.

The team will travel to South Africa with full confidence following their unbeaten run at the East Asia-Pacific qualifier in Darwin earlier this year. They received a further boost from a trio of squad members with links to New Zealand's former stars and the current talented players.

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Zac Cumming, the spin all-rounder, is the son of former opening batter Craig Cumming, speedster Matt Rowe is the cousin of current White Ferns seamer Hannah Rowe, and Tom Jones is the grandson of ex-Test skipper and New Zealand great Jeremy Coney.

Head Coach Bassett-Graham said it was a great opportunity to lead the New Zealand squad at the Under 19 World Cup.

“Firstly, I’d like to congratulate the players selected for what will be a first ICC Cricket World Cup for the entire squad. It’s a hugely exciting time for them and their families and I know a lot of hard work and sacrifice has got them to where they are today," he said.

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“This tournament will be an awesome opportunity for our players to test themselves against the best in the world in their age group, and we hope it will be a great experience.

“You only have to look at the impressive list of players who have represented New Zealand at this tournament to understand it’s importance - from senior Black Caps like Kane Williamson and Tim Southee through to rising stars like Rachin Ravindra and Adi Ashok," he added.

New Zealand are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan. New Zealand will open their campaign against Nepal at Buffalo Park in East London on January 21.

New Zealand squad for U19 World Cup 2024: Oscar Jackson (c), Mason Clarke, Sam Clode, Zac Cumming, Rahman Hekmat, Tom Jones, James Nelson, Snehith Reddy, Matt Rowe, Ewald Schreuder, Lachlan Stackpole, Oliver Tewatiya, Alex Thompson, Ryan Tsourgas, Luke Watson.

Reserves: Ben Breitmeyer, Nick Brown, Henry Christie, Robbie Foulkes, Josh Oliver, Amogh Paranjpe.