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Opener Colin Munro has been dropped from New Zealand squad for the primary two ODIs towards Bangladesh beginning February 13 at Napier. He’ll later are available instead for Kane Williamson from the 3rd ODI, when the captain will take a “pre-planned relaxation”. Tom Latham will likely be passed the accountability of main the facet in Williamson’s absence.

Munro had an abnormal ODI and T20I sequence towards the Indians, and used to be dropped for the fourth ODI at Hamilton that the Kiwis received by way of eight wickets. Later because of and damage to Martin Guptill, he featured within the 5th ODI.

Guptill, who had ignored the T20I sequence towards India after disturbing a again damage, has been named within the 14-man squad, however his participation is topic to passing a health take a look at.

“We are overjoyed to have Martin again at the park for this sequence; he is a world-class participant and an integral a part of our one-day facet,” selector Gavin Larsen mentioned. “He and Henry did a just right activity opening up in Hamilton towards India and they are a mixture we need to see some extra of on this sequence, earlier than Colin returns to the highest for the 3rd recreation with Kane resting.”

Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle, who marked a go back in India sequence after knee accidents, will lead the spin assault with leg-spinner Ish Sodhi lacking out.

“We have now been in reality proud of Mitchell’s go back after a major knee surgical operation remaining 12 months and we’re going to proceed to watch him thru the remainder of the season,” Larsen added.

“Todd’s some other who’s coming back from a knee damage and upon getting restricted alternatives towards India, we are willing to look extra of him on this sequence.”

First Revealed: February 9, 2019, 9:41 AM IST