Tom Latham To Lead As New Zealand Announces ODI Series Squad Against Pakistan

04.04.2023 - 05:57 sports.ndtv.com

New Zealand has announced the ODI squad for their upcoming series against Pakistan. The visitors will be without the services of a host of their regular stars, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the IPL.

The Blackcaps will be without the likes of skipper Kane Williamson (who injured his knee), Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen.

In the absence of their star players, Tom Latham will step up to play the skipper's role. He will have experience in his side with some quality players.

He will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi.

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