Overview
- Shai Hope captains a 15-player squad that includes first ODI call-ups for pacers Johann Layne and Shamar Springer, plus the return of Matthew Forde from a shoulder injury.
- The selections follow injuries to quicks Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jediah Blades, which have thinned West Indies’ pace resources.
- Opener John Campbell is recalled for his first ODI involvement since 2019 after strong recent domestic form, with a previous best of 179 against Ireland.
- Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie and Ramon Simmonds are left out, and Brandon King is omitted due to recent form.
- The ODIs are scheduled for November 16, 19 and 22, with New Zealand led by Mitchell Santner before a three-match Test series in December.