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New Zealand Release Clarke & Robinson, Boost Squad for Final T20Is vs India

New Zealand Cricket has released Kristian Clarke and Tim Robinson from their T20I squad in India ahead of the fourth match. The squad is reinforced with the arrivals of Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert, while Finn Allen will join later for the final T20I. India has already secured the series with a 3-0 lead, highlighted by a dominant eight-wicket win in Guwahati. That victory was powered by Abhishek Sharma's record-equalling 20-ball fifty and a blistering unbeaten half-century from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Key Points: NZ Release Clarke, Robinson; Neesham Joins Squad for India T20Is

  • NZ releases Clarke & Robinson from T20I squad
  • Neesham, Ferguson, Seifert join squad
  • Finn Allen to join for final T20I
  • India leads series 3-0 after Guwahati win
  • Abhishek Sharma scored second-fastest Indian T20I fifty
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New Zealand release Kristian Clarke, Tim Robinson ahead of 4th T20I against India

NZC releases Kristian Clarke & Tim Robinson. Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert join squad. India leads series 3-0 after Abhishek Sharma's record knock.

"Kristian Clarke and Tim Robinson have been released from the BLACKCAPS T20 squad in India - New Zealand Cricket"

Visakhapatnam, January 26

Ahead of the fourth T20I against Team India on January 28, New Zealand said they have released Kristian Clarke and Tim Robinson from their T20I squad.

New Zealand Cricket further added that Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert have joined their squad, whereas star batter Finn Allen will be with the side for the fifth and final T20I against Team India.

"Kristian Clarke and Tim Robinson have been released from the BLACKCAPS T20 squad in India, with Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert now in camp. Finn Allen will be the final squad member to join the side on Thursday in Trivandrum," New Zealand Cricket wrote on X.

India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series with an easy win in Guwahati, where Abhishek Sharma recorded the second-fastest fifty by an Indian in T20I history. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side hasn't lost a T20I series since winning the 2024 T20 World Cup and would go into the 2026 edition in fine form.

Sharma made 68 runs in just 20 balls, including seven fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 340.

Abhishek Sharma's fifty, paired with Suryakumar Yadav's blistering unbeaten 57 off 26 balls, propelled India to a convincing eight-wicket win, chasing 154 runs in just 10 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting squad rotation from NZ. Releasing Clarke and Robinson makes sense with Neesham and Ferguson coming in. The last two matches might be more competitive now.
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Ananya R
While the wins are great, I hope the team management uses the last two matches to test our bench strength. We have the series, so let's give chances to others waiting in the wings.
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Vikram M
Surya's captaincy has been spot on! The team looks so confident and aggressive. This unbeaten run since the World Cup is giving us fans a lot of joy. On to a 5-0 whitewash! 💪
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Michael C
From a neutral perspective, it's smart management by NZC. The series is lost, so they're getting their key players some game time in Indian conditions ahead of bigger tournaments. Finn Allen in Trivandrum will be fun to watch.
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Priya S
Chasing 154 in 10 overs... that's some statement! Our batting lineup is just terrifying for any bowling attack. Feeling very optimistic about the 2026 World Cup already.

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