Munro turned down a call-up for New Zealand’s upcoming T20I series in Pakistan but his record in the CPL means his name will come up for discussion when the selectors pick a 15-man squad this month. The ICC requires teams to submit their provisional squads by May 1, with a final deadline on May 25.
“We got in touch with Colin. He’s obviously been in fine form for the last few years in various competitions around the world and, in particular, has an excellent record in the Caribbean Premier League,” Wells said. “He made himself unavailable for this tour but he’s potentially still an option.”
He has not played for New Zealand since losing his central contract in 2020, and has previously addressed his disappointment at missing out on selection for the 2021 T20 World Cup. Munro turned 37 last month but has an excellent record in T20Is, averaging 31.34 with a strike rate of 156.44 across 65 matches.
All four of New Zealand’s Group C fixtures at the World Cup are at venues with a reputation for assisting spinners. They start the tournament against Afghanistan at Providence in Guyana, then face West Indies, Uganda and Papua New Guinea at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
