BLAIR TICKNER stands to make his One-Day International debut for the BLACKCAPS tomorrow after an SOS from the illness-ravaged squad.

Northern Districts legspinner Ish Sodhi and Tickner have both been whisked back into the BLACKCAPS' ODI squad ahead of tomorrow afternoon's final match against India at Bay Oval.

The pair was withdrawn from New Zealand A where they were in action in the final first-class game against India A at Lincoln's Bert Sutcliffe Oval.

BLACKCAPS v India

One-Day International

Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui

3PM Tuesday 11 February 2020

Scott Kuggeleijn (virus), Tim Southee (gastro) and Mitchell Santner (gastro) are all continuing to recover from illness, while regular captain Kane Williamson will test his left-shoulder injury at training before a call is made.

Auckland Aces left-arm pace-bowler Ben Lister will meanwhile join New Zealand A as a replacement this morning in Lincoln.

Article added: Monday 10 February 2020