In a thrilling development for the Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the IPL 2025 season, their latest acquisition, Bevon Jacobs, has received his first international call-up for New Zealand. This marks a significant milestone for both the player and the franchise,

A month after being picked by Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, New Zealand’s Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden international call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. “It’s obviously an exciting time for Bevon and his family,” New Zealand Cricket (NZC) selector Sam Wells said.

Jacobs is a part of New Zealand's squad for the upcoming home T20I series against Sri Lanka. Both teams will play three T20Is with the series starting December 28.

New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in three ODIs and as many T20Is at home. The three-match ODI series is the last for the Kiwis before they pick the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians' star player has been picked for the first time in the T20I squad.

While Bevon Jacobs was picked by New Zealand for first time, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry mad a comeback to the white-ball squads after missing a recent trip to Sri Lanka.

Wellington: Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up on Monday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner’s tenure as white-ball captain.