New Zealand Call Up Clarkson and Tickner for India T20I Series

New Zealand have been forced into a late squad reshuffle ahead of their upcoming five-match T20I series against India, with allrounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner drafted in as injury replacements. The changes come after Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes were ruled out of the tour due to fitness concerns.

The series, which is set to get underway on October 22, will see the Black Caps navigate the absence of two key squad members. Chapman, who sustained a tear in his left hamstring while competing in the European T20 league last month, is currently targeting a return to action in time for the subsequent ODI series against India. Meanwhile, the recovery timeline for Foulkes remains uncertain after he suffered a right hip flexor injury during a training session with Canterbury.

The 16-member squad will be led by captain Mitchell Santner as they prepare for a demanding schedule across five different venues. The series begins at Hagley Oval in Christchurch with back-to-back fixtures on October 22 and 24. The action then moves to Wellington’s Sky Stadium on October 27, followed by matches at Eden Park in Auckland on October 30 and Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1.

New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, and Blair Tickner.