New Zealand add pace bowler Brett Randell to the squad for the 4th and 5th ODIs against India, with Josh Clarkson also included for the final match, according to multiple reports. The changes come after India lead the five-match series 2-0 and after the third ODI was washed out.
Reports note that Randell, 31, has played 145 professional matches, including five for New Zealand A, and recently returned from a County Championship stint with Derbyshire. ESPN Cricinfo also highlights his domestic impact earlier in the year, including a first-class record spell of five wickets in five balls.
While all outlets frame the call-up as Randell’s maiden Blackcaps opportunity, some include extra detail on scheduling and team context. Free Press Journal and NDTV specify the matches as the 4th and 5th ODIs and provide broader squad and coaching context, while Times of India focuses more tightly on the key selection details. Across coverage, the central facts about the selection and India’s series lead are consistent.
