{
  "id": 13627158,
  "title": "New Zealand ODI squad for India series: Santner to lead strong team, Rachin returns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-zealand-odi-squad-for-india-series-santner-to-lead-strong-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T03:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/new-zealand-odi-squad-india-series-2026-schedule-dates-venues-10916254/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The New Zealand ODI squad for their upcoming series against India has been announced, with Mitchell Santner leading a full-strength team. This series, which begins with five T20Is from October 22, serves as a crucial preparation phase for the 2027 World Cup. Coach Rob Walter emphasized the importance of these matches, both as a chance to face a formidable Indian side in front of home crowds and as valuable preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Notably, Rachin Ravindra returns to the ODI squad after a freak injury sustained during a promotional ad shoot. The squad for the first three ODIs includes Santner, along with key players such as Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, and Rachin Ravindra.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}