The New Zealand cricket team has announced its team for the three -match ODI series against Pakistan. White-ball captain Mitchell Santner is not playing in this series, and Tom Latham has been given the command of the team in his place. Out of 13 players in this team, 8 players have been included, who recently traveled for the Runner-up in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, big names like Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Glenn Philips will not play in this series due to being busy in IPL 2025. New Zealand has chosen fast bowler Muhammad Abbas in the team who was born in Lahore. Apart from him, Nick Kelly has also got a chance. Both players play in New Zealand domestic cricket for Wellington Firebirds and they have got a place in the national team for the first time.
Will Young and Nick Kelly will open. Daril Mitchell, Michael Bracewell and Nathan Smith will strengthen the middle order. Matt Henry and Kyle Jamison will not play in this series in bowling. Henry is hurt while Jamison has been rested. Will O'Rork, Jacob Dafi, Nathan Smith and Ben Sears will take responsibility for fast bowling. Ashok, 22 -year -old leg spinner of New Zealand, has also been included in the team. The first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played in Napier on 29 March.
Tom Latham (Captain), Muhammad Abbas, etc. Ashok, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Dafi, Miche He, Nick Kelly, Darill Mitchell, Will O'Roork, Ben Siers, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
