Adjustments to Black Caps T20 squads
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Northern Districts bowling all-rounder Kristian Clarke will remain with the Black Caps in India after being added to the T20 squad for the first three games in the five-match series, which gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday night (Thursday 2.30am NZT).
Clarke played a starring role in his maiden ODI series, claiming seven wickets including Virat Kohli twice across the three games, while also adding helpful lower order runs and snaring two catches in the field.
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New Zealand coach Rob Walter said Clarke’s inclusion was primarily as cover as they seek to manage their fast-bowling group.
“We’ve got a fair bit of player movement at the moment with some guys returning from injury for this series, others joining us immediately from franchise cricket and the rest coming off the India ODI series and Super Smash.
“We want to ensure we’ve got enough pace-bowling options for the first three games of this series and it’s a great opportunity for Kristian to stay on with the group a little longer on his first tour of India.
“He certainly showcased his talent in the ODI series, but what was particularly impressive was his calmness and ability to perform under pressure."
Walter confirmed Michael Bracewell had travelled with the T20 squad to Nagpur after sustaining a minor left-calf strain while fielding in the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday.
Bracewell will be treated and monitored over the coming days before a decision on his further involvement in the tour is confirmed.
Pace-bowler Adam Milne injured his left hamstring while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is currently being assessed to determine the management of the injury.
Walter said the side had arrived in Nagpur in high spirits following the ODI series win in Indore.
“It was incredibly special to win the ODI series and create some history,” he said.
“There were lots of special performances combined with fantastic team work to achieve something that hadn’t been done before.
“With a short turn-around to the T20 series we know we’ll need to recover well and refocus quickly to be ready for the opening game on Wednesday night.”
Black Caps T20 Squad v India
Mitchell Santner (c) – Northern Districts
Michael Bracewell – Wellington Firebirds
Mark Chapman – Auckland Aces
Devon Conway – Wellington Firebirds
Jacob Duffy – Otago Volts
Zak Foulkes – Canterbury
Matt Henry – Canterbury
Kyle Jamieson – Canterbury
Bevon Jacobs – Auckland Aces
Daryl Mitchell – Canterbury
James Neesham – Auckland Aces
Glenn Phillips – Otago Volts
Rachin Ravindra – Wellington Firebirds
Tim Robinson – Wellington Firebirds
Ish Sodhi – Canterbury
*Kristian Clarke - Northern Districts (games 1,2 & 3)
Black Caps ICC T20 WC squad
Mitchell Santner (c) Northern Brave
Finn Allen Auckland Aces
Michael Bracewell Wellington Firebirds
Mark Chapman Auckland Aces
Devon Conway Wellington Firebirds
Jacob Duffy Volts
Lockie Ferguson Auckland Aces
Matt Henry Canterbury Kings
Daryl Mitchell Canterbury Kings
Adam Milne Wellington Firebirds
James Neesham Auckland Aces
Glenn Phillips Volts
Rachin Ravindra Wellington Firebirds
Tim Seifert Northern Brave
Ish Sodhi Canterbury Kings