NEW DELHI: New Zealand have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of India, with left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox receiving his first senior international call-up.

The tour will feature three ODIs followed by five T20Is and will form a key part of New Zealand’s build-up to the 2026 men’s T20 world cup.

Lennox has been rewarded for his consistent performances in domestic white-ball cricket and with New Zealand “A”. He has been named in the ODI squad alongside another uncapped player, Kristian Clarke.

Jamieson returns as Santner eased back

Kyle Jamieson returns straight into both the ODI and T20I squads following his recovery, providing a significant boost to New Zealand’s pace attack.

Mitchell Santner has been named only in the T20I squad as part of a cautious return-to-play plan while he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand during the ODI series in Santner’s absence.

He will be supported by an experienced leadership group that includes Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Will Young and Henry Nicholls.

Test captain Tom Latham will miss the ODI series as he remains in New Zealand for the birth of his third child.

Frontline seamer Matt Henry has also been ruled out of the ODIs as he continues rehabilitation from a calf injury, though he is expected to return during the T20I series.

Injury management and workload rests

Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Mark Chapman were not considered for ODI selection due to ongoing injury management.

Chapman is on track to return for the T20Is, while Kane Williamson is unavailable for the ODI squad due to SA20 commitments.

Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra have been rested from the ODI series after featuring continuously since the start of the home summer.

Mitch Hay will take the gloves for the ODI series. Devon Conway will handle wicketkeeping duties during the T20Is.

ODI squad

Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young

T20I series key to world cup build-up

The five-match T20I series will be a major part of New Zealand’s preparation for the 2026 men’s T20 world cup, which will be played in the subcontinent.

Head coach Rob Walter stressed the value of playing in Indian conditions ahead of a major global tournament.

Mitchell Santner will lead the T20I side on the India tour. Mark Chapman and Matt Henry are set to return after recovering from ankle and calf injuries respectively.

Bevon Jacobs and Tim Robinson have earned recalls following strong domestic form, while James Neesham and Ish Sodhi also return to the squad.

Several players, including Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Finn Allen and Tim Seifert, will join the squad in India once their franchise commitments conclude.

T20I squad

Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi