New Zealand Cricket (NZC) selection committee, on Thursday, November 12, confirmed two new changes to its squad for the last two ODIs against India. Pacer Brett Randell is expected to make his international debut after receiving a maiden call-up.
On the other hand, all-rounder Josh Clarkson has also been included in the squad after injuries to key pacers Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner. In 55 List-A games, Randell has scalped 100 wickets at an average of 22.74. On the other hand, Clarkson scored 3547 runs and scalped 80 wickets in 111 List A games.
Meanwhile, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter stated that Randell deserved his maiden call-up and is hopeful of an exceptional debut if he gets a chance in the next two ODIs.
“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.
“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 concluded.
New Zealand’s ODI squads
NZ Fourth ODI Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert, Will Young
NZ Fifth ODI Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner, Will Young
NZ vs IND, ODI Series Schedule (Remaining games)
Fourth ODI: November 13, Mount Maunganui
Fifth ODI: November 15, Mount Maunganui
