Overview
- New Zealand Cricket named a 14-player squad for the three ODIs against West Indies on November 16, 19 and 22 in Christchurch, Napier and Hamilton, with Mitchell Santner as captain.
- Kane Williamson was not selected as he focuses on preparation for the Test series that begins on December 2 following his recent retirement from T20 internationals.
- Matt Henry was recalled to the ODI squad while completing a pre-planned conditioning and rehab block aimed at readiness for both the ODIs and the Tests.
- Head coach Rob Walter described Henry as a vital leader of the pace attack and highlighted Blair Tickner’s strong form after back-to-back Player of the Match displays against England.
- Injury absences include Mohammad Abbas, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Ben Sears, with depth options such as Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson and Nathan Smith included.