Christchurch, 3 April 2023 (GNP): Ben Lister and Cole McConchie, two potential debutants, will be part of the New Zealand ODI squad that Tom Latham will captain in Pakistan later this month.
Moreover, the 15-man roster includes additional opportunities for Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, and Henry Shipley, who recently made their ODI debuts.
An experienced core, which includes six members of the team that competed in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final, balances out those fresh faces.
Nine members of the team had recently played in Pakistan as well; they were members of the Test or ODI squads that competed in Karachi earlier this year.
Gary Stead described competing against Pakistan in both white ball formats as fascinating.
“In the previous season, we had a number of thrilling games versus Pakistan in both white ball formats, both at home and away. No matter where you take them on, they are a formidable bunch”.
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“The successful ODI Series earlier this year in Pakistan gave the team significant learning chances, and having further ODI match experience in a World Cup year is wonderful”.
“Having someone with Saqlain’s experience is a major boost for the group and we are looking forward to the insights he can offer us to improve our preparations for local conditions, in particular the help he can bring to our spin bowling group,” he further added.
New Zealand ODI Squad for Pakistan
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Chad Bowes, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
Pak Vs New Zealand ODI Squad Schedule:
14 Apr – 1st T20I, Lahore
15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Lahore
17 Apr – 3rd T20I, Lahore
20 Apr – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
24 Apr – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
26 Apr – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
30 Apr – 2nd ODI, Karachi
3 May – 3rd ODI, Karachi
5 May – 4th ODI, Karachi
7 May – 5th ODI, Karachi
