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India Vs New Zealand: Blackcaps announced squad

India Vs New Zealand The one-day series could see Tim Southee become the fifth New Zealander to claim 200 ODI wickets, with the 33-year-old’s tally poised oat199.

Tom Latham returns as the ODI wicket-keeper with Devon Conway continuing behind the stumps for the T20 side.

Kane Williamson will captain both sides with the T20 squad assembling in Wellington on Wednesday.

  • BLACKCAPS squads v India
  • Kane Williamson (c)
  • Finn Allen
  • Michael Bracewell
  • Devon Conway (wk)
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Matt Henry (ODI)
  • Tom Latham (ODI) (wk)
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Adam Milne
  • Jimmy Neesham*
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Mitchell Santner
  • Ish Sodhi (T20)
  • Tim Southee
  • Blair Tickner (T20)

*Jimmy Neesham has been excused from the squad for the third ODI as he prepares for his wedding, with Henry Nicholls the replacement for the final match in Christchurch. 

Ben Sears (back) and Kyle Jamieson (back) were not considered for selection due to injuries.

Stead said it was always a special time having India in the country and was sure the tour would be an exciting one for players and fans alike.

“There’s always an incredible buzz when India come to town,” he said.

“The energy and noise is incredible and I know the team are really looking forward to getting back and playing in front of some big home crowds.

“India are a world-class side stacked with stars and we know we’ll have to be right at the top of our game.”

India announced two formidable squads last week which were stacked with household names, despite the resting of some senior players.

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