Four Kiwi stars join ODI tour of England in 2026 with Farewell Call

New Zealand's ODI squad for England includes spin-bowling all-rounders Devonshire, Patel, and batters McLeod and Sharp making their overseas debut.

ODI squad for England tour Four players who starred in recent home ODI series wins have been selected for their first overseas assignment. Spin-bowling all-rounders Devonshire, Patel, McLeod and Sharp join the squad under captain Melie Kerr for a three-match ODI series starting in Durham on May 10. Suzie Bates has been included for her ODI farewell before her international retirement following the T20 World Cup in England. The series precedes a three-match T20I leg that will serve as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. ## Coach's outlook on challenging tour Coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges the difficulty of facing England in home conditions as a chance to measure progress. He highlights the blend of youth and experience in the group, noting the presence of young talents like Emma, Izzy, Nensi, and Flora alongside established players. Sawyer emphasizes that the younger members are proving their readiness at international level. New Zealand will announce their T20I squad to face England on Wednesday. ## Full ODI squad details The complete ODI squad for the England tour includes the following players: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp.