IND vs NZ: New Zealand Add Brett Randell for 4th & 5th ODI; Josh Clarkson Joins Squad for Fifth Match

New Delhi, Nov 12: New Zealand have added uncapped fast bowler Brett Randell to their squad for the remaining two matches of the ongoing ODI series against India, with the 31-year-old potentially in line to make his international debut in the fourth ODI on Friday.

The fourth match will be played on Friday, while the series finale is scheduled for Sunday. India currently hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after winning the opening two games, with the third ODI abandoned due to rain.

Randell has made 145 appearances in professional cricket, including five outings for New Zealand A. The right-arm pacer recently returned from a County Championship stint with Derbyshire and has earned his maiden international call-up following consistent performances in domestic cricket.

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter congratulated the fast bowler on his selection and indicated that he could feature in the upcoming fixture.

“It’s always a special time when a player earns their first international call up. 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.

The Black Caps have also confirmed that all-rounder Josh Clarkson will join the squad for the fifth and final ODI, providing additional options for the series finale.

Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket has announced changes to its coaching staff as preparations for the upcoming Test series, beginning November 19, gather pace. Northern Districts pathway coach Mitch Renwick and strength and conditioning coach Corey Mileys have joined the ODI setup.

Their inclusion comes after regular bowling coach Jacob Oram, batting coach Luke Ronchi and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson departed for Wellington to begin preparations for the Test series.

IND vs NZ: Updated New Zealand ODI Squads

Fourth ODI: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young.

Fifth ODI: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Blair Tickner, Will Young.