New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has named a large 21-member squad for their upcoming five-match One Day International (ODI) series against India starting November 4, 2026, featuring a unique split-squad structure.
Under the leadership of captain Mitchell Santner, only six core players—Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Will Young, and Blair Tickner—will feature across all five ODI fixtures. Eight key players, including Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, and Daryl Mitchell, will leave the squad after the first three matches to begin preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against India.
Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra, who missed the T20I series due to a shoulder dislocation sustained during a commercial shoot, returns to national duty for the opening three ODIs. For the final two ODIs, New Zealand will introduce seven players, highlighted by the return of explosive white-ball stars Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and pacer Lockie Ferguson, who have largely prioritized global T20 franchise leagues over the 50-over format over the past 18 months.
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