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Pacer Randell & Clarkson set for debut as New Zealand add duo to squad for India

Mount Mounganui, Nov 12 (UNI) Pacer Brett Randell is in contention for his international debut after he won a maiden call-up to New Zealand's squad for the final two ODIs at home against India.
Randell has performed well in domestic cricket and for New Zealand A in recent times and is called up for the fourth and fifth matches of the ODI series that India currently lead 2-0.
All-rounder Josh Clarkson also comes into the squad for the final two matches of the series, with the Black Caps battling injury concerns to a host of key players that includes pacers Lockie Ferguson and Blair Tickner and a host of their red-ball stars currently preparing for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against India.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said Randell deserved his maiden call-up and believes the 31-year-old will perform admirably should he win selection, according to ICC.
“We’re very pleased for Brett, he’s been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for some time now and has earned this opportunity," Walter said.
"There’s been a few movements throughout the series so we’re fortunate to be able to bring in Brett and Josh.
“The weather looks promising this weekend so hopefully we’ll get to end the series on a high.”
Updated New Zealand ODI squads
Fourth ODI: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell,
Tim Seifert, Will Young
Fifth ODI: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
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