New Zealand Names Two Squads for India ODIs as Rachin Ravindra Returns from Injury

New Zealand have announced two separate squads for their upcoming ODI series against India, with Mitchell Santner set to captain the side across the five matches in Paarl.

New Zealand will field a different team against India, as they will use two squads on 4th November in Paarl. In the first, Mitchell Santner will captain the team, with strong leadership expected. Rachin Ravindra has been declared fit after recovering from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the T20 fixture. His return provides a boost for New Zealand ahead of the ODI series.

Players for the first 3 games:

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.

Players for the last 2 games:

Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter explained why he's changing his squad ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, while keeping preparation focused on the World Test Championship series.

"With the One Day International World Cup just one year away, it’s important for us also to view these matches as valuable preparation for that event," he said.

“Bringing seven players for the final One Day International makes us see the players’ ability and do well to see what will go on for us to succeed.

“Obviously, every Test match is huge for us in terms of championship points, which is why we’re extracting some of that squad early for additional preparation before the first Test against India at the Basin Reserve on November 19th.”