Santner supports Duffy as New Zealand's key fast bowler for ODIs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
New Zealand's squad for the ODI series against West Indies has been adjusted due to injuries and workload management among several first-choice fast bowlers. Coach Mitchell Santner identified Duffy as the most experienced seamer available. Duffy's role will be crucial to the team's performance in these matches. The series is set to take place soon, creating important opportunities for Duffy to showcase his skills.
- •Duffy is expected to lead New Zealand's bowling attack.
- •Several first-choice bowlers are unavailable due to injuries.
- •Santner highlighted Duffy's experience amid squad changes.
- •The ODI series against West Indies is approaching soon.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's the main man': Mitchell Santner hands RCB star key role for crucial West Indies ODI series
- 4:21 AMESPNcricinfo — Santner backs Duffy as New Zealand's 'front man' for West Indies ODIs
"Jacob Duffy will lead New Zealand's pace attack in the upcoming West Indies ODI series. Several frontline fast bowlers are unavailable due to rest and injury concerns. Duffy has earned this responsibility through consistent performances for the team. The series holds importance for West Indies' World Cup qualification efforts. New Zealand aims to assess squad depth and manage player workloads effectively.
"New Zealand are missing several first-choice quicks due to injuries and workload management, leaving Duffy as the most experienced seamer
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:55 PM'He's the main man': Mitchell Santner hands RCB star key role for crucial West Indies ODI series
Jacob Duffy will lead New Zealand's pace attack in the upcoming West Indies ODI series. Several frontline fast bowlers are unavailable due to rest and injury concerns. Duffy has earned this responsibility through consistent performances for the team. The series holds importance for West Indies' World Cup qualification efforts. New Zealand aims to assess squad depth and manage player workloads effectively.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 11, 2026, 4:21 AMSantner backs Duffy as New Zealand's 'front man' for West Indies ODIs
New Zealand are missing several first-choice quicks due to injuries and workload management, leaving Duffy as the most experienced seamer
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