Tom Latham will take over the captaincy in Williamson’s absence. George Worker was confirmed to open the batting in place of the injured Martin Guptill. New Zealand were on an international break from June to October when they toured India for a limited-overs series but after the ongoing West Indies tour, they will host Pakistan and England. Pakistan will play five ODIs and three T20Is while England will play two Test matches in addition to five ODIs.
New Zealand ODI squad:
(to play West Indies in three-match series on December 20, 23 and 26): Kane Williamson (capt, first ODI only), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (capt, second and third ODIs), Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee (first ODI only), Ross Taylor, George Worker, Neil Broom (second and third ODIs), Mitchell Santner (second and third ODIs).
Published in Daily Times, December 13th 2017.
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