Wellington, Jan. 31 -- Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has been added to New Zealand's squad for their upcoming ODI tri-series against South Africa and Pakistan before the Champions Trophy, New Zealand Cricket's official website reported.

Duffy's inclusion comes as a cover for tearaway Lockie Ferguson, who is currently playing for Desert Vipers in the ongoing ILT20 in the UAE.

Duffy has featured in 10 ODIs for the Kiwis and boasts 18 wickets at an average of 25.94 at an economy of 6.25. In his recent appearances for New Zealand, Duffy picked up four scalps in two ODIs and eight in three T20Is against Sri Lanka at home earlier this month.

The Blackcaps will leave for Pakistan on February 3 to compete in the tri-series, beginning on February 8. ...