Clarke played a starring role in his maiden ODI series, claiming seven wickets, including Virat Kohli twice across the three games, while also adding useful lower-order runs and taking two catches in the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said Clarke\u2019s inclusion was primarily for cover as they seek to manage their fast-bowling group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got a fair bit of player movement at the moment with some guys returning from injury for this series, others joining us immediately from franchise cricket and the rest coming off the India ODI series and Super Smash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe want to ensure we\u2019ve got enough pace-bowling options for the first three games of this series and it\u2019s a great opportunity for Kristian to stay on with the group a little longer on his first tour of India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe certainly showcased his talent in the ODI series, but what was particularly impressive was his calmness and ability to perform under pressure,\u201d Walter said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Walter confirmed that Bracewell had travelled with the T20 squad to Nagpur after sustaining a minor left-calf strain while fielding in the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday. He will be treated and monitored over the coming days, with a decision on his further involvement in the tour to be confirmed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, pace-bowler Milne injured his left hamstring while playing for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 on Sunday and is now being evaluated to decide how to manage the injury.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Walter mentioned that the team had arrived in Nagpur in high spirits after winning the ODI series in Indore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was incredibly special to win the ODI series and create some history. There were lots of special performances combined with fantastic team work to achieve something that hadn\u2019t been done before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Walter mentioned that the team had arrived in Nagpur in high spirits after winning the ODI series in Indore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke (first three games), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi<\/p>\r\n\r\n