{
  "id": 13675261,
  "title": "New Zealand pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert for India ODIs, Ravindra returns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-zealand-pick-allen-ferguson-seifert-for-india-odis-ravindra-13675261",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:52:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443679/new-zealand-pick-allen-ferguson-seifert-for-india-odis-ravindra-returns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert have been added to New Zealand's one-day international (ODI) squad for their upcoming home series against India. All three players have not played a 50-over match for New Zealand since 2023, with Seifert's last ODI appearance dating back to 2025. All-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who injured his right shoulder during a promotional shoot, returns to the squad after being ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 series. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter expressed gratitude for the team's depth, praising Allen, Ferguson, and Seifert as exciting and explosive players who are proven match winners. The team has named two separate squads for the first three ODIs and the final two matches, with seven additional players joining after the third ODI in Hamilton on November 10. Walter emphasized the importance of these matches as preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup, slated for one year from now.",
  "summary": "Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert will return to New Zealand’s one-day international (ODI) squad for next month’s home series against India, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said on Sunday. Neither batter Allen nor fast bowler Ferguson have played a 50-over match for New Zealand since 2023, while Seifert’s last ODI outing came in 2025. All-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who dislocated his…",
  "key_points": [
    "New Zealand adds Allen, Ferguson, Seifert to ODI squad for India series",
    "All three players haven't played for NZ in ODI since 2023",
    "Ravindra returns after shoulder injury during promotional shoot"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "New Zealand pick Allen, Ferguson, Seifert for India ODIs, Ravindra returns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-zealand-pick-allen-ferguson-seifert-for-india-odis-ravindra",
        "published": "2026-10-11T03:52:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}