New Delhi: New Zealand Cricket has announced the squad for the five-match ODI series against India next month. The selectors have recalled Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert to the team. These three players are known for their fast bowling and aggressive batting. New Zealand has selected two different teams for the series. The first team will play the first three ODI matches, while the second team will play the last two matches.
Which players returned to the team?
New Zealand has given a chance to fast bowler Lockie Ferguson along with explosive batsmen Finn Allen and wicketkeeper batsman Tim Seifert. Ferguson and Allen have not played ODI cricket since 2023. Both of them last played against India in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup. At the same time, Seifert played his last ODI match against Pakistan about 18 months ago.
Who will take over the captaincy of New Zealand?
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in this five-match series. Rachin Ravindra has also returned to the team. He was out of the field due to a shoulder injury. Ravindra has been selected for the first three ODI matches. After this he will separate from the team to prepare for the Test series.
Which players will play in the last two matches?
New Zealand has selected a different team for the last two ODI matches. It includes players like Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert. At the same time, Christian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Mitchell Hay and Nick Kelly have also got a chance. Changes will be made in the team due to preparations for the Test series.
Which players were out due to injury?
New Zealand has suffered setbacks due to injuries before the series. Jack Foulkes, Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears are unavailable for selection due to injury issues. Will O’Rourke is out of both the ODI and Test teams. In such a situation, it will be important for New Zealand to prepare the right combination of fit players.
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in this five-match series. Rachin Ravindra has also returned to the team. He was out of the field due to a shoulder injury. Ravindra has been selected for the first three ODI matches. After this he will separate from the team to prepare for the Test series.
Which players will play in the last two matches?
New Zealand has selected a different team for the last two ODI matches. It includes players like Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert. At the same time, Christian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Mitchell Hay and Nick Kelly have also got a chance. Changes will be made in the team due to preparations for the Test series.
Which players were out due to injury?
New Zealand has suffered setbacks due to injuries before the series. Jack Foulkes, Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears are unavailable for selection due to injury issues. Will O’Rourke is out of both the ODI and Test teams. In such a situation, it will be important for New Zealand to prepare the right combination of fit players.
