New Zealand add pacer Brett Randell, a possible debutant, to squad for ODIs against India

New Zealand have added 31-year-old pacer Brett Randell, who could make his international debut, and all-rounder Josh Clarkson to their squad for the remaining one-day internationals against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) reported.

India lead the series 2–0 with the third match drawn out without a result.

The series so far

• First ODI, 4 November, Auckland: India won by five wickets (DLS method).
• Second ODI, 7 November, Wellington: India won by four runs (DLS method).
• Third ODI, 10 November, Hamilton: no result.
• Fourth ODI: 13 November, Mount Maunganui.
• Fifth ODI: 15 November, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand's squads

Randell earns a maiden call-up for both remaining matches. Clarkson joins for the fifth ODI. Mitchell Santner captains. The fourth-ODI squad is Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Randell, Tim Seifert and Will Young.

Coach Rob Walter said: "We're very pleased for Brett," and that Randell "has earned this opportunity". The ICC noted that several New Zealand players are unavailable through injury concerns, and that some red-ball players are preparing for a two-match World Test Championship series against India.