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New Zealand recalls key players for five-match India ODI series
New Zealand has chosen players for five one-day cricket matches against India.
Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are back in the ODI squad.
Mitchell Santner will captain the team.
New Zealand has made two squads because some players will leave to prepare for the Test series.
Seven players will join the squad for the last two one-day matches.
Rachin Ravindra is named for the first three matches, even though he is recovering from a shoulder injury.
The series starts on 4 November and ends on 15 November.
The coach says the matches will help the team prepare for the next ODI World Cup.
Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert have been recalled to New Zealand’s ODI squad.
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in both squads for the five-match series against India.
Seven players will be added for the final two ODIs as some players travel to Wellington for the Test series.
Rachin Ravindra is included for the first three ODIs after sustaining a shoulder injury in September.
The series begins on 4 November, with the final ODI scheduled for 15 November in Mount Maunganui.
- Who
- New Zealand and India, with Mitchell Santner captaining New Zealand.
- What
- A five-match ODI cricket series; New Zealand has announced two squads, with seven players joining for the final two matches.
- Where
- The final ODI is scheduled for Mount Maunganui; the first Test is due to begin in Wellington.
- When
- The series is scheduled to begin on 4 November and conclude on 15 November.
- Why
- New Zealand coach Rob Walter described the series as a chance to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup and test the team's depth.
Key facts
- Series
- Five-match ODI series between New Zealand and India
- Opening date
- 4 November
- Final ODI
- 15 November in Mount Maunganui
- New Zealand captain
- Mitchell Santner
- Recalled players
- Lockie Ferguson, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert
- Squad change
- Seven players will be added for the final two ODIs
- Rachin Ravindra
- Named in the squad for the first three ODIs after a shoulder injury in September
- World Cup preparation
- Rob Walter said the series is valuable preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup
Quotes
Rob Walter
New Zealand head coach
“With the ODI World Cup just one year away it's important for us to also view these matches as valuable preparation for that event. Bringing in seven players for the final ODIs allows us to test our depth and see how those players fare against a world-class side.”
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“First and foremost this is huge series for us, playing in front of our fans in full stadiums against a formidable Indian side.”
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