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New Zealand considers moving Finn Allen to the middle order in ODIs
Finn Allen has not played an ODI in more than three years.
New Zealand is looking to move him into the middle order in the format.
The aim is to give the team a competitive advantage.
Coach Rob Walter backs Allen to come good in the middle overs.
The middle overs are the part of an ODI match that follows the opening overs.
The proposed role would put Allen in that phase of the game.
New Zealand is considering moving Finn Allen to the middle order in one-day internationals.
Coach Rob Walter backs Allen to succeed in the middle overs.
Allen has not played an ODI in more than three years.
The move is being considered for a “competitive advantage” in ODIs.
- Who
- Finn Allen and New Zealand coach Rob Walter.
- What
- New Zealand is considering moving Allen to the middle order in ODIs. Walter backs him to come good in the middle overs.
- When
- The article was published on 2026-10-11; Allen had not played an ODI in more than three years.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- New Zealand is looking for a competitive advantage in ODIs.
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- Player
- Finn Allen
- Coach
- Rob Walter
- Format
- One-day internationals
- Time since last ODI
- More than three years
- Goal
- Competitive advantage
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