Cricket: How named in ODI squad

Central Districts captain Jamie How will make his return to international cricket after being included in the 15-strong New Zealand squad to face India in their upcoming five-match one-day international series.

Batsman How, who has performed well for New Zealand A over the winter, replaces BJ Watling who is currently touring India with the test side.

Also plucked out of the domestic competition are all rounders Scott Styris and Grant Elliott and bowlers Kyle Mills, Daryl Tuffey and Nathan McCullum.

"We have kept faith with the bulk of the squad who played in the disappointing tour of Bangladesh and who have performed well in the current test series against India," coach and selector Mark Greatbatch said.

"The squad sees the return of Jamie How who deserves his opportunity after impressing the selectors for some time.

"We feel one-day cricket is the format for him to return to international cricket.

How has not played an ODI for New Zealand since 2009 against the West Indies.

"A couple of players, Martin Guptill and Gareth Hopkins, which were part of the New Zealand A team who recently toured Zimbabwe will stay on.

"Martin has shown good form with the bat and Gareth will provide wicket keeping cover for Brendon McCullum.

"Unfortunately this means BJ Watling misses out on selection and I'm sure he will look to score plenty of runs for the Northern Knights and press for selection in the future.

"We welcome back Scott Styris from injury while Hamish Bennett and Shanan Stewart were unavailable for selection due to injury.

"This 15-man squad is really looking forward to playing positive cricket in what promises to be an exciting one-day series."

The series begins on November 28 at Guwahati followed by matches at Jaipur on December 1, Vadodara on December 4, Bangalore on December 7 and Chennai on December 10.

New Zealand one-day team for India series: Daniel Vettori (captain), Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Gareth Hopkins, Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Nathan McCullum, Andy McKay, Kyle Mills, Jesse Ryder, Tim Southee, Scott Styris, Ross Taylor, Daryl Tuffey, Kane Williamson.

- NZPA