New Zealand have announced their squads for the upcoming limited-overs series against India, adding six names to the previously named team.
The updated squads contain batsmen such as Colin Munro, George Worker and Henry Nicholls along with wicket-keeper batsman Glenn Phillips. Also added are pacer Matt Henry and leg-spinner Todd Astle.
The Kiwis had announced an incomplete squad for the tour earlier with space for further additions based on performances of the New Zealand A’s tour of India.
Following the fourth ODI between India A and New Zealand A, the complete roster for the India series was announced.
Phillips has scored a ton for New Zealand A in the second ODI while Astle impressed with the ball, capturing five wickets in three matches.
New Zealand selector and New Zealand A manager Gavin Larsen lauded his two newest recruits ahead of the series.
“Todd has been one of the best white-ball players in domestic cricket the last few seasons and he’s backed that up with a strong showing for New Zealand A. Todd brings all-round skill to the squad, quality leg-spin, is athletic in the field as well as being able to contribute with the bat,” he said of Astle.
“Glenn has made an immediate effect in domestic cricket and has certainly taken his opportunity over here with New Zealand A, including an outstanding 140 not out. Glenn is an option for us with the gloves in both Twenty20s and ODIs, so we feel we have our bases covered with the 15 we’ve picked,” Larsen added.
New Zealand’s tour begins with two warm-up games against the Board President’s XI before the start of the three-match ODI series followed by a similar length T20I series.
The first ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on October 22 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.