New Zealand players (Source: AFP Photos)
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Thursday announced their updated squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against India.
Brett Randell, who played five matches in the past for New Zealand A, received his maiden international call-up. Josh Clarkson, who has represented New Zealand in six ODIs and 13 T20Is, has also been added alongside Randell.
New Zealand Head Coach Congratulates Brett Randell
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter congratulated Randell on his special event. Brett Randell, 31, played 145 domestic matches in New Zealand’s domestic competitions across formats but never got a chance to be in the senior setup.
“It’s always a special time when a player earns their first international call up. We’re very pleased for Brett, he’s been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for some time now and has earned this opportunity," Walter said in a statement.
The developments happened after New Zealand’s two important pacers, Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner, were ruled out of the remainder of IND vs NZ ODIs.
“There’s been a few movements throughout the series so we’re fortunate to be able to bring in Brett and Josh. The weather looks promising this weekend so hopefully we’ll get to end the series on a high," he added.
New Zealand Make Changes For India Tests Prep
The changes that NZC made in New Zealand squads for India ODIs are because of the fact that the two-match Test series between India and New Zealand is around the corner. The ODIs will finish on November 15, while the Tests are scheduled to get underway on November 19.
New Zealand Squad For 4th ODI vs India
Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young
New Zealand Squad For 5th ODI vs India
Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Blair Tickner, Will Young
With a very little break in between, India too had made the same thing, announcing two squads for New Zealand ODIs.
