While the tour provides exposure for several new faces in the men’s squad, Maharaj made it clear that development and results go hand-in-hand.

“We also want to try and win with a really young side. Shuks (Shukri Conrad) said the other day, what a story it would be to tell when you get on that flight to go back home and be like, ‘wow, that was amazing and special to be a part of’.”

Series schedule (T20I double-headers)

1st T20I – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, March 15

2nd T20I – Seddon Park, Hamilton, March 17

3rd T20I – Eden Park, Auckland, March 20

4th T20I – Sky Stadium, Wellington, March 22

5th T20I – Hagley Oval, Christchurch, March 25

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