NZ vs IND: Brett Randell earns maiden call-up, Josh Clarkson joins for final ODI

New Zealand have added uncapped fast bowler Brett Randell to their squad for the last two ODIs against India. Randell has earned his maiden call-up to national side after having scalped 100 wickets from 55 List A games at an average of 22.72.

The 31-year-old has also played five matches for New Zealand A, and recently returned from a County Championship stint with Derbyshire. All-rounder Josh Clarkson will also join the squad for the fifth and final ODI against India.

He last played ODIs for New Zealand in April against Bangladesh and has been in good form, having recently picked up a five-wicket haul in the Ford Trophy.

Randell expressed elation on his maiden call-up and said he will give his 110% to help the team get a win.

"Haven't had a word with the coach [Walter] yet, so if I do get out on the field, I'd be more than happy to make my debut. If I don't, I'd be more than happy to help the lads out as well and hopefully get the lads out tomorrow,” said Randell.

"I pride myself on being accurate and doing something with the ball and getting something out of the wicket or in the air and like all of us from the Stags and from New Zealand, I'm giving 110% and trying to get our team across the line for the win,” he added.

India lead the series 2-0

India are leading the series 2-0 after the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned due to rain. The fourth and fifth matches are scheduled to be played in Mount Maunganui on Friday and Sunday, respectively. 

New Zealand squad will undergo significant changes as several players depart to prepare for the Test series against India beginning on November 19. Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Test captain Tom Latham have already left for Wellington, while Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson are expected to join them soon.

New Zealand squad for the fourth ODI: Mitchell Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young

New Zealand squad for the fifth ODI: Mitchell Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young