New Zealand Drops Clarke, Robinson After Series Loss to India; Finn Allen Joins Squad

• India secured a 3-0 lead in the 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, extending their winning streak to nine consecutive T20 series.
• Following three consecutive losses, New Zealand dropped fast bowler Christian Clarke and top-order batsman Tim Robinson from their T20 squad.
• Christian Clarke debuted against India on January 21, taking one wicket for 40 runs, while Tim Robinson scored 21 off 15 balls in the first match.
• Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert were included in the squad, with Matt Henry and Tim Seifert playing in the second T20I.
• Top-order batsman Finn Allen, who was the highest run-scorer in the Big Bash League, will join the team in Thiruvananthapuram before the fifth T20I.

Why It Matters: New Zealand made significant squad changes, dropping Clarke and Robinson, and adding key players including Finn Allen.