Brett Randall Makes His Debut in New Zealands ODI Squad Against India
Fast bowler Brett Randall joins New Zealands ODI team for the first time, set to face India in the upcoming matches.
Wellington, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Fast bowler Brett Randall has been named in the New Zealand cricket team for the fourth and fifth One Day Internationals against India. This marks his first call-up to the national squad.
The 31-year-old right-arm bowler has played 145 professional matches, including five for New Zealand A. He recently returned from competing in the County Championship with Derbyshire.
Head coach Rob Walter congratulated Randall on his selection for the international team. “It’s always a special moment when a player is included in the national 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,” Walter said.
In addition, New Zealand has recalled Josh Clarkson for the fifth and final match of the series. Clarkson has represented the national team in six ODIs and last played in April against Bangladesh.
Walter noted, “There have been some changes throughout the series, so we are fortunate to have Brett and Josh join us.”
Moreover, Mitch Renwick and strength and conditioning coach Cory Miley will join Walter and Martin Guptill for the fourth and fifth ODIs. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s bowling coach Jacob Oram, batting coach Luke Ronchi, and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson have traveled to Wellington to prepare for the upcoming Test series.
Currently, India leads the five-match series 2-0, with the third ODI having been abandoned without a ball bowled. The fourth ODI is scheduled for Friday at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, followed by the fifth ODI at the same venue on Sunday.
New Zealand’s updated ODI team includes:
Fourth ODI: 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, Will Young.
Fifth ODI: 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, Will Young.
