Brett Randell receives maiden call-up ahead of remainder of series

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New Zealand is set to lock horns with Team India in the fourth and fifth ODI matches. Ahead of the remaining two matches of the five-match ODI series, New Zealand has added unheralded pacer Brett Randell to the squad.

So far, the 31-year-old pacer has made 145 professional appearances, including five for New Zealand A. Recently, he returned from a County Championship stint with Derbyshire.

Apart from him, all-rounder Josh Clarkson will also come in the squad for the remainder of the five-match ODI series against the “Men in Blue”.

New Zealand’s head coach Job Walter also congratulated Randell on his maiden international call-up.

“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,” he said.

“There’s been a few movements throughout the series so we’re fortunate to be able to bring in Brett and Josh,” added Walter.

Currently, the “Men in Blue” have been leading the five-match ODI series by 2-0 against the “Black Caps”. The third ODI match between the teams was abandoned due to persistent rain. It will be interesting to see if the hosts manage to secure win in the fourth match to keep the series alive. On the other hand, the visitors will look to seal the series by registering a win in the fourth clash.

IND vs NZ ODIs: Full squads

India’s squad for the 4th and 5th ODIs: Shreyas Iyer [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand’s squad for the 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.

New Zealand’s squad for the 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

(With PTI Inputs)

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