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Uncapped Cantabrian Rhys Mariu will join the Black Caps for the second and third matches of their ODI series against Pakistan beginning on Saturday

Uncapped Cantabrian Rhys Mariu will join the Black Caps for the second and third matches of their ODI series against Pakistan beginning on Saturday

27 March 2025

Mariu has been called in with top-order batsman Will Young to depart after the first match ahead of the birth of his first child.

Coach Gary Stead says Mariu has performed well domestically.

Tom Latham, who was due to captain the side, is out with a broken hand and replaced by Henry Nicholls.

T20 series captain Michael Bracewell will skipper the team.

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