Ben Lister Replaces Kristian Clarke in New Zealand's White-Ball Squads for Bangladesh Tour New Zealand have made a significant change to their white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, calling up left-arm seamer Ben Lister to replace injured all-rounder Kristian Clarke. The decision comes as Clarke is ruled out of the ODI and T20 series due to a hand injury sustained during a recent match. Lister, currently part of the New Zealand A squad in Sri Lanka, is expected to join the national team in Bangladesh on Sunday, ahead of the ODI series, which is set to begin in Mirpur on Friday. His inclusion marks a return to the national squad after over two years since his last appearance for the team. Clarke’s absence is attributed to a laceration to the webbing of his right hand, which occurred while attempting a catch for New Zealand A in their one-day match against Sri Lanka A earlier this week. The injury has forced the team to seek an alternative, and Lister’s experience as a seam bowler and lower-order batsman makes him a logical choice. The 32-year-old, who has previously represented New Zealand in limited-overs formats, will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills on the international stage. Meanwhile, fast bowler Ben Sears has been left out of the ODI squad for the Bangladesh tour. Sears, who has signed as a late replacement for Rawalpindiz in the Pakistan Super League, will not be included in the ODI squad. Instead, he is set to join the team for the T20I series, which is scheduled to begin in Chattogram on April 30. The absence of Sears in the ODI squad means the team will have to rely on other bowlers to fill the void, particularly given the high-stakes nature of the series.#new_zealand #mirpur #kristian_clarke #ben_listers #bangladesh_tour
Ben Lister Called Up to Replace Injured Kristian Clarke for Bangladesh Series Auckland Aces seamer Ben Lister has been named in the New Zealand ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, marking his potential return to the BLACKCAPS after more than two years since his last international appearance. The call-up comes as a replacement for injured all-rounder Kristian Clarke, who has been ruled out of the tour following a hand injury sustained during a match for New Zealand A. Clarke suffered a laceration to the webbing of his right hand while attempting a catch in the second one-day match against Sri Lanka A, prompting his withdrawal from the Bangladesh tour. Lister, who is currently part of the New Zealand A one-day squad in Sri Lanka, will reunite with the senior BLACKCAPS team in Bangladesh on Sunday ahead of the ODI series, which is set to begin in Mirpur on Friday. The decision to include Lister reflects his readiness to contribute to the team’s bowling attack, particularly given the need for depth in the squad. His inclusion also highlights the team’s focus on balancing experience with fresh talent for the upcoming fixtures. The BLACKCAPS’ ODI squad for the Bangladesh series will see the absence of pace-bowler Ben Sears, who has been signed as a late replacement for the Pakistan Super League side Rawalpindiz. Sears, however, will not be part of the ODI squad for Bangladesh and will instead join the team for the T20 series, which is scheduled to commence in Chattogram on Monday, April 27. This move allows the team to maintain continuity in the ODI squad while ensuring Sears’ availability for the shorter format matches.#kristian_clarke #ben_listers #new_zealand_aces #blackcaps #bangladesh_series
New Zealand Squad Adjusted for Bangladesh Tour Amid Injury Concerns New Zealand has made a last-minute adjustment to its squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with fast bowler Ben Lister set to replace the injured Kristian Clarke. The change comes as Clarke withdrew from the team due to a hand injury sustained during a recent tour match against Sri Lanka A. Clarke, who had been part of the squad for the Bangladesh series, suffered a cut to the webbing on his right hand while attempting a catch, forcing him to step down from the selection. Lister, who has not played for the Black Caps in over two years, will now take his place in the squad for the ODI series, which begins on April 17. The decision to replace Clarke was necessitated by the severity of his injury, which has ruled him out of the tour. Lister, who has been on the Sri Lanka tour, will travel to Bangladesh on Sunday ahead of the ODI series, with the New Zealand-based team members departing for the country on Monday morning. The first two matches of the ODI series will be played in Mirpur, with the final game scheduled for Chattogram. Following the ODI series, the team will transition to the T20I series, with the first two matches set for Chattogram on April 27 and 29. The concluding match of the T20I series will take place in Dhaka on May 2. The squad shuffle highlights the challenges of maintaining player availability in a demanding international schedule. Clarke’s injury adds to the pressure on the coaching staff to balance experience with fresh talent, particularly as the Black Caps aim to secure a strong performance in Bangladesh. Lister’s inclusion brings a different dynamic to the team, leveraging his pace bowling skills to bolster the attack.#new_zealand #bangladesh #mirpur #ben_lister #kristian_clarke
