Wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi, who has recovered fully from a groin injury he sustained during Bangladesh series last month, has been recalled in the 14-man ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming series against South Africa. Subsequently, he was ruled out of the successful Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia and was replaced by uncapped Tom Blundell. Opener Martin Guptill, who missed the last two matches against Australia due to a hamstring injury, has also been recalled in both the squad. While leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has retained his place in the ODI squad, batsman Colin Munro was left out after making just three and two in the Chappell-Hadlee Series against Australia. New Zealannd ODI squad: Kane Williamson (capt), Trent Boult, Neil Broom, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ross Taylor.

Source: dna February 12, 2017 07:52 UTC