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Kane Williamson Misses Out As New Zealand Names ODI Squad For West Indies

Kane Williamson Misses Out As New Zealand Names ODI Squad For West Indies Series
New Zealand's cricket team has named its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, but there is a notable absence.
New Zealand's cricket team has named its squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, but there is a notable absence: veteran former captain and batting stalwart Kane Williamson. The decision marks a significant shift in New Zealand's approach to their white-ball squad, highlighting workload management and a strategic focus on Test cricket.
Kane Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from T20 internationals, will skip the ODI series scheduled from November 16 to 22, 2025. According to New Zealand Cricket, the decision allows Williamson to concentrate on the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, which forms part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
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Williamson has been the backbone of New Zealand's batting line-up across formats for over a decade. His absence from the ODIs underscores a broader trend in modern cricket where top players are carefully managing their schedules to extend longevity and focus on formats where they can contribute most.
The 14-player ODI squad has been captained by Mitchell Santner, with players such as Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, and Will Young included.
The squad also sees the return of pacer Matt Henry, while other key players such as Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, and Ben Sears are sidelined due to injuries. This mix of experience and emerging talent provides New Zealand with both stability and the opportunity to test new combinations in the limited-overs format.
1st ODI: Christchurch - November 16, 2025
2nd ODI: Napier - November 19, 2025
3rd ODI: Hamilton - November 22, 2025
Source: ZeeNews
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