New Zealand Announces Squads for Upcoming ODI Series Against India

New Zealand Cricket has named its squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, which starts on November 4. Mitchell Santner will lead the team, and players like Rachin Ravindra are returning from injury. Because a two-match Test series begins soon after in Wellington on November 19, the team management is rotating players to prepare for the longer format.

Squad Changes

For the first three matches, a 14-player squad features Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, and Will Young. Rachin Ravindra returns after missing the T20 series due to a shoulder injury. For the final two games, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert join the squad alongside Christian Clark, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay, and Nick Kelly, giving the team a chance to test its bench strength.

Context

National cricket teams often adjust their squads across multi-format tours to manage player workloads and prepare for upcoming major ICC tournaments. The series against India also serves as part of the broader preparation for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.