New Zealand announce make shift team for tri-series because of IPL

It has forced them to name left-handed opening batsman Tom Latham as captain for the tri-series. (Photo: AFP)

Latham who has played 54 ODIs will become the 22nd captain for New Zealand. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

The New Zealand side will be without the services of 10 of their regular players and hence uncapped players Seth Rance and Scott Kuggeleijn have been included while New Zealand's Test player of the year, Neil Wagner, might make his ODI debut aged 31. (Photo: AFP)

The IPL has especially depleted New Zealand's fast bowling stocks with Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and Lockie Ferguson all signed to IPL teams. (Photo: AFP)

The tenth edition of IPL which got off to rollicking start on Wednesday has left an adverse effect on the New Zealand ODI side. (Photo: BCCI)

Moreover, even their captain Kane Williamson, who is part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in IPL, is not available for selection in the tri-series. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand is slated to tour play a tri-series, involving Ireland and Bangladesh in Ireland from May 14. (Photo: @Blackcaps)

The dates coincide with IPL, in which a number of New Zealand players are taking part. (Photo: BCCI)