By Admin 
New Zealand has announced its team for the 3-match ODI series against West Indies. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry is returning to the team. He could not play the last two ODI matches against England due to calf strain last week.
Blair Tickner, who won the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the second and third ODI against England, has retained his place in the team. Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell have also been given a chance in this team.
The list of injured players of New Zealand is getting longer. Lockie Ferguson (hamstring), Adam Milne (ankle), Mohammad Abbas (ribs), Finn Allen (foot), Will O’Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin) and Ben Sears (hamstring) are not present in the team due to injuries.
Kane Williamson has not been selected in this team. He is busy preparing for the Test series starting from December 2.
Expressing happiness over the return of Matt Henry, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said, “Matt is an important member of this team. He is the most experienced in our fast bowling attack. It will be very beneficial to have him back in the team for the ODI and Test matches. After the rest, he will be fresh and fit. We know that he will be desperate for a big performance with the white and red ball.”
The first ODI match between New Zealand and West Indies is to be played in Christchurch on 16 November. After this, the second match of the series will be played in Napier on 19th November. The third match will be held in Hamilton on 22 November.
New Zealand’s ODI team: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.