New Zealand Pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert for India ODIs, Ravindra Returns
- On Sunday, New Zealand Cricket announced squads for the five-match ODI series against India beginning November 4, with captain Mitchell Santner leading the team. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert return for the final two matches.
- Head coach Rob Walter designed the squad split to assess 21 players across the series while allowing Test-focused stars to prepare early for the ICC World Test Championship series beginning November 19 at the Basin Reserve.
- Rachin Ravindra returns for the first three matches after recovering from a shoulder injury. Allen, Ferguson, and Seifert rejoin the 50-over format, having last appeared in 2023 or 18 months ago respectively.
- The series structure divides players into two phases, with a full-strength side competing in the first three games before Test players depart for preparation. This arrangement protects the two-match Test series following the ODI leg.
- With the ODI World Cup one year away, head coach Walter noted these matches serve as crucial preparation. New Zealand aims to build on their 2-1 bilateral series victory over India earlier this year.
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Oct 11 : Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert will return to New Zealand's one-day international (ODI) squad for next month's home series against India, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Sunday.Neither batter Allen nor fast bowler Ferguson have played a 50-over match for New Zealand since 2023,
New Zealand Announce ODI Squad For India Series: Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson And Rachin Ravindra Return
New Zealand have announced separate squads for the five-match ODI series against India, starting November 4. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert return for the final two matches, while Rachin Ravindra is included for the first three ODIs
The ODI matches between India and New Zealand will be played in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, and Mount Maunganui. Host New Zealand's decision to field two separate squads for the ODI series is part of a strategy to test players and allow time for the Test series.
Ravindra fit for New Zealand ODI series against India
Coach Rob Walter named an enlarged group of 21 players for five ODI matches in November, which follows five T20s. Only six will play the entire series, including captain Mitchell Santner, while eight others will be involved in the first three games before leaving to prepare for two Tests against the tourists. Seven players will then come in for the two final ODIs. Left-hander Ravindra was ruled out of the T20s after dislocating his shoulder whe…
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