Patiala, 23 October (Sports Desk)
The White Ferns have announced their ODI squad for the upcoming series against India. The squad includes most of the players who recently won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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Key Points:
- Squad Announcement: The New Zealand Cricket team has named a 15-player squad for the three-match ODI series against India.
- T20 World Cup Champions: The majority of the players were part of the victorious T20 World Cup team.
- Squad Changes: Rosemary Mair and Leigh Kasperek have been omitted from the squad. Lauren Down has been included after returning from maternity leave.
- Preparation for World Cup: The series will serve as crucial preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India.
- Polly Inglis’ Debut: Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis has earned her maiden call-up to the ODI squad.
- Coach’s Perspective: Head coach Ben Sawyer highlighted the importance of the tour in preparing for the World Cup.
Squad:
- Sophie Devine (c)
- Suzie Bates
- Eden Carson
- Lauren Down
- Izzy Gaze
- Maddy Green
- Brooke Halliday
- Polly Inglis
- Fran Jonas
- Jess Kerr
- Melie Kerr
- Molly Penfold
- Georgia Plimmer
- Hannah Rowe
- Lea Tahuhu
Series Schedule:
- 1st ODI: Thursday, October 24, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- 2nd ODI: Sunday, October 27, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- 3rd ODI: Tuesday, October 29, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The series promises to be a competitive clash between two strong cricketing nations.
