Brett Randell added to New Zealand ODI squad for fourth and fifth matches against India

New Zealand on Thursday added pacer Brett Randell to their squad for the fourth and fifth One-Day Internationals against India in Mount Maunganui, and all-rounder Josh Clarkson will be included for the fifth and final ODI, New Zealand Cricket said.

India lead the series 2-0 after the third match was washed out. The fourth match of the series will be played on Friday. The series finale is scheduled for Sunday.

Randell is 31 years old. He has made 145 professional appearances, including five for New Zealand A. He recently returned from a County Championship stint with Derbyshire.

All-rounder Josh Clarkson will come into the squad for the fifth and final ODI, New Zealand Cricket said in a press release. Black Caps head coach Rob Walter congratulated Randell on his international selection and said that he is likely to get a debut.

"It's always a special time when a player earns their first international call up," said Walter. "We're very pleased for Brett, he's been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for some time now and has earned this opportunity. "There’s been a few movements throughout the series so we're fortunate to be able to bring in Brett and Josh.

NZC also announced shuffling of the coaching staff as preparations for the Test series gathered pace. Northern Districts pathway coach Mitch Renwick and strength and conditioning (S&C) coach Corey Mileys have joined Walter and Martin Guptill for the ODIs. Regular bowling coach Jacob Oram, batting coach Luke Ronchi, and S&C coach Chris Donaldson have left for Wellington for Test preparations.

Updated New Zealand ODI squads: Game 4: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young

Game 5: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Blair Tickner, Will Young

The Test series is due to start on November 19, a schedule that prompted the coaching and personnel movements announced by NZC. The fourth ODI will be played on Friday while the series finale is scheduled for Sunday.