New Zealand Announces Split Squads for India ODI Series: Rachin Ravindra Returns, Big Comebacks Confirmed

​New Zealand Cricket has officially named its squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, commencing on November 4, 2026, in Auckland. The announcement features major comebacks, including all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returning from a shoulder injury, alongside limited-overs specialists Finn Allen and Lockie Ferguson. ​Due to an overlapping schedule with the upcoming two-match Test series against India, New Zealand has deployed a split-squad strategy. Key players will be withdrawn after the third ODI to transition to red-ball preparation ahead of the first Test at the Basin Reserve on November 19. ​Key Highlights ​Rachin Ravindra’s Return: After missing the T20I series due to a shoulder injury, Ravindra is back and will feature in the first three ODIs. ​Comebacks: Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert return to the fold, bolstering New Zealand’s white-ball depth. ​Split Strategy: Captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, and Will Young remain available across all five matches. ​Squad Breakdown ​First 3 ODIs Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young. ​Final 2 ODIs Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young.