New Zealand vs Pakistan 2018: 5 players to watch out for in the ODI series

Todd Astle

Todd Astle is quite capable with the bat

A late bloomer, Astle made his ODI debut in the first game of New Zealand's three-match series against Windies, picking up three wickets in the process. Interestingly, his ODI bow came five years after he played his first Test.

Astle is one of many bits-and-pieces cricketers to have emerged from the land of the Kiwis and at the age of 31, isn't likely to feature in the side for too long. Hence, he will be looking to make full use of this opportunity presented to him.

With the ability to deliver sharply-turning leg-breaks and also swing the willow lower down the order, Astle is perfectly suited to the shorter formats of the game and is a great addition to the New Zealand side.

Astle was included in the squad at the expense of Ish Sodhi, the No. 1-ranked T20I bowler in the world, ample evidence of the faith the management have in the veteran.