Jeetan Patel replaces injured Daniel Vettori – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JS-Patel-c1747 to the 15-man squad. The other notable inclusion comes in the shape of experienced all-rounder James Franklin.
Vettori was already a doubt for the tour after he sustained a groin injury during the opening Test against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, forcing him to head back home early for further scans, only to be ruled out altogether. His absence however, has opened the door for Patel, who had experienced plenty of success this year with English County outfit, Warwickshire.
The off-break bowler has already taken 38 first-class wickets this year, and his performances has coincided with his side’s top the table standing in Division One of the County Championship. His main competitor with be leg-spinner, Tarun Nethula, who was the preferred spinner, alongside Vettori, for the bouts against the Windies but played no part in the Test series as the management opted to employ a four-pronged pace attack in the second game.
"The tour of India will be a great challenge and experience for this squad," the national selection manager Kim Littlejohn said. "Unfortunately http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862 and deserves his opportunity.”
Franklin was the other notable addition; with Kim pointing out that the all-rounder’s experience of playing in the sub-continent being the key factor in him getting the nod. Dean Brownlie, the middle-order batsman, misses out following a torrid time against the West Indies.
"James Franklin has been brought into the squad to bolster the batting. He brings a lot of experience and knowledge of playing in Indian conditions which will be invaluable. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-Brownlie-c1349 misses out on selection,” he added.
The trip starts with two-match Test series, the first of which will be played at http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792 from August 23.
Squad - http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CS-Martin-c1295.
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