Brett Randall Makes Debut in New Zealand ODI Squad Against India
Fast bowler Brett Randall has been included in New Zealands ODI squad for the first time for the series against India.
Wellington, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Fast bowler Brett Randall has been named in New Zealand’s squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against India, marking his first call-up to the national team. The 31-year-old right-arm bowler has played 145 professional matches, including five for New Zealand A, and recently returned from participating in the County Championship with Derbyshire.
Head coach Rob Walter congratulated Randall on his international selection, stating, “It’s always a special moment when a player is called up to the international team for the first time. We are very happy for Brett. He has been performing consistently well in domestic cricket and has earned this opportunity.”
In addition, New Zealand has recalled Josh Clarkson for the fifth and final match of the series. Clarkson has represented New Zealand in six ODIs, with his last appearance coming in April against Bangladesh.
Walter commented on the changes within the squad, saying, “There have been some adjustments throughout the series, so we are fortunate to bring in Brett and Josh.”
Furthermore, Mitch Renwick and strength and conditioning coach Corey Miles will join Walter and Martin Guptill for the fourth and fifth ODIs, while bowling coach Jacob Oram, batting coach Luke Ronchi, and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson have headed to Wellington to prepare for the upcoming Test series.
Currently, India leads the five-match series 2-0, with the third match having been abandoned without a ball bowled. The fourth ODI is set to take place on Friday at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, followed by the fifth ODI at the same venue on Sunday.
The updated New Zealand ODI squad for the fourth ODI includes: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randall, Tim Seifert, and Will Young.
For the fifth ODI, the squad will feature: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarkson, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Brett Randall, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner, and Will Young.
