New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with Abbas, Matt Kelly maiden ODI call-ups

New Zealand Squad Updates for Pakistan ODIs The Wellington duo Muhammad Abbas and Nick Kelly have earned their maiden call-ups to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series at home against Pakistan. Key Highlights: ✅ Muhammad Abbas & Nick Kelly - First ODI call-ups ✅ Kane Williamson - Unavailable for selection ✅ Kyle Jamieson - Rested to manage workload ✅ Matt Henry - Still recovering from shoulder & knee injury With Williamson out and Jamieson resting, this series presents an opportunity for young and fringe players to step up. The squad will have to adjust without their experienced names as they prepare for the ODI challenges ahead. New Zealand Squad Update for Pakistan ODIs 🏏 New Zealand will field a fresh-look pace and spin attack for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with Will O'Rourke leading the seam attack in the absence of senior pacers. Pace Attack 🚀 Will O'Rourke (Lead pacer) Ben Sears Jacob Duffy Nathan Smith Spin Attack 🎯 Adithya Ashok (Legspinner, recalled after last playing in Dec 2023) Michael Bracewell 👉 Adithya Ashok (22) is being groomed as a long-term replacement for Ish Sodhi in white-ball cricket. His impressive Ford Trophy performance—10 wickets in 7 games at an economy under 5—has earned him this recall. Key Absentees ❌ Kane Williamson (Unavailable) Kyle Jamieson (Rested) Matt Henry (Injury) Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra (At IPL 2025) With a young and exciting squad, this series presents a great opportunity for New Zealand’s emerging players to prove themselves on the international stage.