Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|21-01-2026
The Blackcaps have added Kristian Clarke to the New Zealand squad for the first three matches of the T20I series against India, which begins on Wednesday.
The right-arm medium pacer Kristian Clarke had a brilliant performance during his maiden ODI series in the New Zealand tour of India 2026 and finished as the highest wicket taker, picking seven wickets, which included Virat Kohli.
The New Zealand head coach, Rob Walter, said Kristian Clarke’s inclusion was mainly to back up as the team’s bowling workload.
On the other hand, Michael Bracewell sustained a minor left calf strain while fielding in the third and final ODI in Indore.
“Bracewell will be treated and monitored over the coming days before a decision on his further involvement in the tour is confirmed,” a media release from New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.
Meanwhile, Adam Milne suffered a left hamstring injury while bowling for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday.
The first match of the T20I series will be played on January 21 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha.
New Zealand Squad for first three T20Is: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.
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