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New Zealand vs Bangladesh: New Zealand have named three uncapped players in their 13-man ODI squad for their three-match series against Bangladesh on home soil.

Both teams are in action at the moment in the longer format of the game in Bangladesh with the hosts leading the two-match Test series 1-0.

All-rounder Josh Clarkson, seamer Will O’Rourke, and spinner Adi Ashok earner respective maiden call-ups as the Kiwis look to build up to the 2027 World Cup.

 

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The leg-spinner Ashok made his international debut earlier this year in the T20I series against UAE but managed to play just one match, taking a wicket as well.

Ashok will feature in the final two games of the series, with Ish Sodhi set to play in the opening match.

The senior wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham will captain the Kiwis as the selection panel decided to rest Kane Williamson for the series.

Apart from Williamson, senior players like Tim Southee, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, and Devon Conway are also not part of the squad.

Chief Selector Sam Wells addressed the young squad and mentioned the need to manage players' workloads and give opportunities to youngsters.

"After a very busy winter of touring, it will be exciting to have the team back playing at home. The volume and intensity of the cricket over the winter this year means we need to strike a balance with workloads for players, particularly those that play multiple formats," Wells said.

"That need for balance also creates opportunities and it’s great to be able to give some players their first call-ups."

Michael Bracewell (Achilles), Matt Henry (hamstring), Lockie Ferguson (Achilles), James Neesham (ankle), Ben Lister (hamstring), and Henry Shipley (back) were not considered for selection due to respective injuries whereas Trent Boult made himself unavailable.

 

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The three ODIs will be held on December 17, 20, and 23 in Dunedin, Nelson, and Napier, respectively.

 

New Zealand ODI Squad: Tom Latham (c), Adi Ashok (2nd and 3rd ODI), Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi (1st OD), Will Young.