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
