De Grandhomme back in ODI squad

BLACKCAPS allrounder Colin de Grandhomme will rejoin the ODI squad ahead of the third match of the GJ Gardner Homes Series against Pakistan.

De Grandhomme missed the limited overs series against West Indies due to the death of his father in Zimbabwe.

George Worker drops out of what is an otherwise unchanged squad from the first two ODIs against Pakistan.

BLACKCAPS ODI squad

Kane Williamson (c) - Northern Districts
Todd Astle - Canterbury
Trent Boult - Northern Districts
Lockie Ferguson - Auckland
Colin de Grandhomme - Auckland
Martin Guptill - Auckland
Matt Henry - Canterbury
Tom Latham - Canterbury
Colin Munro - Auckland
Henry Nicholls - Canterbury
Mitchell Santner - Northern Districts
Tim Southee - Northern Districts
Ross Taylor - Central Districts

BLACKCAPS Selector Gavin Larsen said everyone was looking forward to seeing De Grandhomme back in the side.

“It’s been a difficult time for Colin and I know the group are excited to catch up with him. Everyone has been thinking of him while he’s been away,” said Larsen.

“Colin has been effective for us with bat and ball and provides another allrounder option.

“He’ll play for Auckland on Wednesday and, all going well, will join the team in Dunedin on Thursday.”

The BLACKCAPS play Pakistan in the third ODI in Dunedin on Saturday, before heading to Hamilton and Wellington to finish the series.