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Neesham, Astle brought in for last two ODIs against India

With the five-match ODI series against India already lost after three games, James Neesham and Todd Astle have been brought back into the New Zealand fold, and will be available for selection for the fourth and fifth games in Hamilton (January 31) and Wellington (February 3).

Neesham replaced fellow fast-bowling allrounder Doug Bracewell, while Astle came in as the premier legspinner in place of Ish Sodhi.

NZ squad for last two ODIs

Kane Williamson (capt), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Colin Munro, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor

Neesham was a part of the three-ODI series against Sri Lanka in early January before suffering a grade-one hamstring strain. He has since returned to the field, turning out for Wellington in the Super Smash and proving his fitness.

Astle had been out of action since November last year with a knee injury, but, like Neesham, returned in the Super smash, where he played four games for Canterbury in January.

Picking Neesham, who has played 44 ODIs, and Astle, who has appeared in only six games in the format, were in line with the team's plans in the run-up to the World Cup, said Gavin Larsen, the New Zealand selector.

"Doug and Ish have been two of the brighter spots of the ODI series so far and we've been encouraged by their performances against a quality Indian side," he said. "It's great to welcome back the all-round skills of Jimmy and Todd and we're looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the series.

"We're still looking to keep our options open with selections at this stage and ensure we continue to learn as much as we can about our players."

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Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after he elected not to submit to a test of his bowling action within the stipulated period of 14 days of being reported for a suspect action. According to the ICC, Rayudu, a part-time offspinner, will remain suspended from bowling until he is tested and "can demonstrate he is able to bowl with a legal action".

Rayudu had been reported for a suspect bowling action on January 13, following the first ODI between Australia and India in Sydney, where he bowled two overs. He was suspended in accordance with clause 4.2 of the ICC's regulations on illegal bowling actions. The ICC, however, stated that, with the consent of the BCCI, Rayudu may be allowed to bowl in domestic events organised by the board.

In international cricket, Rayudu has only bowled in nine of his 50 ODI matches and has never bowled during his six T20I appearances.

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2 hours ago, Kool_SRG said:

Neesham, Astle brought in for last two ODIs against India

With the five-match ODI series against India already lost after three games, James Neesham and Todd Astle have been brought back into the New Zealand fold, and will be available for selection for the fourth and fifth games in Hamilton (January 31) and Wellington (February 3).

Neesham replaced fellow fast-bowling allrounder Doug Bracewell, while Astle came in as the premier legspinner in place of Ish Sodhi.

NZ squad for last two ODIs

Kane Williamson (capt), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Colin Munro, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor

Neesham was a part of the three-ODI series against Sri Lanka in early January before suffering a grade-one hamstring strain. He has since returned to the field, turning out for Wellington in the Super Smash and proving his fitness.

Astle had been out of action since November last year with a knee injury, but, like Neesham, returned in the Super smash, where he played four games for Canterbury in January.

Picking Neesham, who has played 44 ODIs, and Astle, who has appeared in only six games in the format, were in line with the team's plans in the run-up to the World Cup, said Gavin Larsen, the New Zealand selector.

"Doug and Ish have been two of the brighter spots of the ODI series so far and we've been encouraged by their performances against a quality Indian side," he said. "It's great to welcome back the all-round skills of Jimmy and Todd and we're looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the series.

"We're still looking to keep our options open with selections at this stage and ensure we continue to learn as much as we can about our players."

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