The return of this veteran after 7 months. (Photo- PTI)
New Zealand cricket team has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against England. This series will be played between the two teams from 26th October. A total of 14 players have been selected in the New Zealand team for this series. These also include the name of a legend, who has been away from international cricket since the final match of the Champions Trophy 2025. But now this player is going to be seen making a comeback soon.
Return of this veteran after 7 months
Former captain Kane Williamson has been included in the team for the ODI series to be played against England. At the same time, all-rounder Nathan Smith is making a comeback, who is returning to the field after recovering from injuries. Williamson had been out of the team since the Champions Trophy final in March, he also missed the recent T20 series due to a minor medical problem. At the same time, Smith has recovered from the stomach injury suffered in the first Test against Zimbabwe in August.
Let us tell you, Kane Williamson has a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, which means that he is more free to play in foreign T20 leagues and other cricket compared to players with central contracts. This is also a reason why Kane Williamson has not played a single match for New Zealand in the last 7 months. Along with him, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert have also made a similar agreement.
star player part of the team
On the other hand, important players in the team include Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Darryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young. Foulkes got a chance for New Zealand A in September on the basis of consecutive half-centuries. However, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Ben Sears are out due to injuries.
New Zealand’s ODI squad against England:
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.