Rachin Ravindra to return for Black Caps ODI series against India

Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra will return to the one-day international squad for the five-match series against India starting 4 November. Ravindra was previously ruled out of the T20I series after dislocating his shoulder while diving for a catch during a Sky Sport promotional shoot in September.

The squad features the return of T20 specialists Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Lockie Ferguson for the final two matches of the series. Allen and Ferguson have not played an ODI since 2023, while Seifert last appeared in the format 18 months ago against Pakistan.

Eight players, including Ravindra, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Nathan Smith, will play only the first three ODIs. These players will then focus on preparing for the two-match test series against India, which begins on 19 November.

Head coach Rob Walter named an extended 21-man group to test squad depth ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Seven additional players, including Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay, and Nick Kelly, will join the squad for the fourth and fifth matches in Mount Maunganui.

How it developed

• Sun 11 Oct, 2:25pmThe report details coaching changes, noting that Luke Ronchi will depart to coach the Melbourne Renegades and will be joined by new batting coach BJ Watling for test preparations.

Where reports differ

• Reports vary on the number of players switching focus to the test series, with some citing eight players and others citing nine.

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, The Post, Otago Daily Times and RNZ.