WITH ICC Champions Trophy 2025 right around the corner, Pakistan will host a key og three-series with New Zealand and South Africa. This series will serve as a key opportunity for all three teams to specify their combinations and evaluate their depth department on the eve of Marquee ICC. For Pakistan, playing at home gives them an advantage in familiar conditions, while South Africa and the new Zealand series will use the series to adjust and complete their best XI before the high role tournament.
Jacob Duffy to cover for Lockie Ferguson in the New Zealand Department
In the meantime, New Zealand has announced its detachment for the Odor series, in which they performed a group of talented players. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy added to the unit as a replacement for Lockie Fergusonwhich is currently engaged with Desert Vipers in ILT20. Since the league with headquarters in the UAE lasted until February 10, Ferguson’s availability remains uncertain, which encouraged the black caps to bring Duffy as a blanket. Thirty -year -old Pacer, who is also a spare player for Trophy champions, will travel to Pakistan on Monday in Pakistan.
Duffy’s impressive white ball shape
Duffy’s selection comes on the back of his performances in a recent white ball series against Sri Lanka. He quickly picked up 12 hickets in five matches and was named a player of the series in the T20I leg. His ability to hit a new ball early and deliver key breakthroughs in the middle turnaround makes him a valuable asset in an attack on the bowling of New Zealand.
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Mitchell Santner to run a star
Mitchell Santner It will continue in a leading role for three-series, leading a team full of experienced and formed players. With older professionals like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, and Tom Latham Providing stability in the hit line, New Zealand will also deal with stars in the emergence like Rachin Ravidra and Ben Sears To make an impact. Bowling unit, at the forehead Matt Henry and supported Duffy, Will O’Rourkeand Nathan Smithadds the depth of the team.
The New Zealand Detachment for three-series in Pakistan::
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravidra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Will Young Will, Jacob Duffy
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