Tom Latham will lead the side in the absence of Mitchell Santner.
After the completion of the T20I series of five games, New Zealand will receive Pakistan in a three -game ODI stretch. Today early, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the team that will block the horns against men in green in the 50-Overs format. On the other hand, Kane Williamson has remained out of the National Team and is currently part of the comment panel in the premier Liga of the current Indian (IPL 2025)
Tom Latham will lead next to Mitchell Santner, while the Kiwis have also appointed Crickt of Pakistan-Original, 21-year-old Muhammad Abbas origin.
Abbas caused a strong impression during the Ford Trophy last summer, scoring 340 races at an average of 42.50, including his single -century single list, a 104 winner of the match against the central deer in New Plymouth. His performances for New Zealand against Australia appeared even more his potential as rising talent.
Originally from Pakistan, Abbas moved to New Zealand with his family with only one year. The Crickt runs in his blood: his father, Azhar Abbas, played first -class Cricket in Pakistan before representing Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand. Currently, Azhar works as a Wellington Firebirds assistant coach.
With only 21 years, Abbas is already considered one of the most exciting perspectives of the white ball in the domestic cricket. An expert in all terrain strengthens the medium order batting of the equipment and at the same time provides a valuable left arm sewing bowling option.
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With key players such as Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips not available due to IPL commitments, the team has been reinforced by a mixture of young promising and international talents experienced.
The ODI series begins with the first game in Napier on March 29, followed by games on April 2 and April 5 in Hamilton and Mount Maunganui, respectively.
New Zealand Odi Squadron V Pakistan
Tom Latham (C), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
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