The two will take over for Devon Conway and Finn Allen in their respective roles.
Last month, Conway and Allen turned down contract offers to play in franchise leagues across the world.
While the 26-year-old Smith is an all-rounder who bowls seams and has not yet made his international debut, the 27-year-old Clarkson is a middle-order batsman who also bowls medium-pace.
Clarkson’s worldwide cricket venture
Clarkson has addressed the Dark Covers in three ODIs in 2023 and six T20Is this year.
Then again, Smith is yet to make his presentation on the worldwide stage.
Notwithstanding this, he has taken critical steps in homegrown cricket, turning into the most elevated wicket-taker in last season’s Plunket Safeguard with 33 wickets at a normal of 17.18.
His exhibitions were instrumental in driving Wellington to triumph.
Smith’s amazing spell with Worcestershire
Smith likewise had a fruitful spell with Worcestershire this season, taking 27 wickets at 21.14 in seven District Title matches.
He contributed three half-hundreds of years and took eight wickets in nine T20 Shoot games before a hamstring injury rashly finished his time in Britain.
NZC lead trainer Gary Stead commended Smith’s homegrown cricket execution, especially his red-ball cricket abilities, expressing that he accepts Smith can possibly prevail at the global level whenever offered a chance.
Clarkson’s commitment to NZC and future possibilities
Clarkson was essential for the series against Bangladesh, Australia, and Pakistan last season.
Stead accepts that his consideration will give profundity to the crew, particularly taking into account NZ’s bustling white-ball plan.
“Josh has been engaged with both white ball crews throughout recent months which shows the steps he’s made in his game,” Stead expressed.
He further commended Clarkson as a hard-hitting player with a lot of abilities who can offer a ton with bat and ball on the global stage.
Conway and Allen’s future with NZC
The agreement list had opening after Conway and Allen decided to seek after T20 association bargains in January.
Conway, who will play for Joburg Super Rulers in the SA20, was offered an easygoing playing contract like Kane Williamson.
Be that as it may, Allen consented to a two-year arrangement with Perth Scorchers in the BBL and wasn’t given a similar choice yet will stay qualified for determination dependent upon the situation.