New Zealand Names Split ODI Squads for India Series with Key Player Returns
New Zealand has announced separate squads for the five-match ODI series against India starting November 4, with Mitchell Santner as captain. Rachin Ravindra returns from a shoulder injury for the first three ODIs, while Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert join for the final two matches. The squad is split to allow some players to prepare for the subsequent Test series. This series serves as preparation for the 2027 World Cup, with New Zealand aiming to build on their earlier ODI series win in India.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 11 Oct, 02:39 am. Other outlets followed.