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Injury-Hit New Zealand Recall Hamish Bennett For India T20I Series

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New Zealand have recalled medium-pacer Hamish Bennett for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India at home that gets underway from January 24. Bennett last played for New Zealand in 2017 and has so far played one Test and 16 ODIs and is set to make his T20I debut.

With Trent Boult (fractured finger), Lockie Ferguson (calf strain) and Matt Henry (thumb) out of action due to various injuries, New Zealand will look to Tim Southee, Blair Tickner, Scott Kuggeleijn and Bennett to lead their pace department.

The 32-year-old Bennett is currently the joint third-highest wicket-taker in New Zealand’s ongoing domestic T20 competition with selector Gavin Larsen saying the pacer has been rewarded for his form.