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New Zealand names split ODI squad for India series

New Zealand has announced a split squad for their upcoming five-match ODI series against India, beginning November 4. Six core players—including captain Mitchell Santner—will feature in all matches, while a separate group of Test specialists will participate only in the first three games at Eden Park in Auckland.

This rotation allows the team to prepare for the subsequent Test series in Wellington, with players like Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell exiting after the third ODI. To bolster the final two matches, seven additional players—Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert among them—will join the squad, providing depth ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup.

Rachin Ravindra, recovering from a shoulder injury, returns for the opening three ODIs, while head coach Rob Walter emphasized the series’ significance as both a competitive challenge and preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

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