New Zealand Cricket announce contract list – Cricket News Update
New Zealand have announced the national contract list for the upcoming season, with the notable exclusions come in the shape of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mark-Gillespie-c1904.
Ryder decided to take a break from cricket after he was disciplined by the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326.
While his absence hardly came as a surprise, the omission of Gillespie did ring a few alarm bells after the pacer had performed well on his comeback to the national team for the final two home Tests against the Proteas.
His performances also stood out, where he was his side’s highest-wicket taker, bagging 11 at an impressive average of 22.81. Currently his is recuperating from an ankle injury, which has forced the NZC to exclude him as they want players who bring the highest value to the side.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Luke-Woodcock-c1860, miss out as well despite featuring in the past 12 months.
"We have five new contracted players and their addition reflects the strong performances they have put in over the past 12 months and the value they are expected to bring to the Black Caps this coming year," Kim Littlejohn, the national selector, said. "It's an exciting time for the Black Caps with a number of important series in the 2012-13 season including the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Twenty20 tournament.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JEC-Franklin-c1684, the all-rounder, also makes the cut after missing out last year.
New Zealand list of contracted players -
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813
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