Allen, Ferguson, Seifert Recalled As New Zealand Name Squad For India ODIs

New Zealand have brought Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert back into their ODI squad for the upcoming five-match series against India.

Rachin Ravindra will return after recovering from a shoulder injury and feature in the first three matches.

The series begins at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4.

New Zealand will look to build on their historic 2-1 ODI series triumph in India in January, their first such series victory on Indian soil.

White-ball captain Mitchell Santner will, however, lead the extended squad, with the team management planning different combinations across the five matches.

Allen and Ferguson last played ODIs in 2023, while Seifert last appeared in the format during New Zealand’s home series against Pakistan 18 months ago.

New Zealand will, however, bring in seven additional players for the final two ODIs as some members begin preparations for the subsequent Test series. The opening Test will start at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on November 19.

Injured players Zak Foulkes, Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears remain unavailable as they continue rehabilitation for hip flexor, calf and ankle injuries, respectively.

Batting coach Luke Ronchi will oversee his final assignment with the Blackcaps before joining the Melbourne Renegades in Australia’s Big Bash League.

Newly appointed batting coach BJ Watling will join the Test preparations in Wellington.

New Zealand are also expected to announce their 14-player Test squad in early November.

First three ODIs: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

Fourth and fifth ODIs: Mitchell 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.