New Zealand name http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 tour – Cricket News Update – Part I
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 Cricket on Friday named its separate squads for Tests and T20Is for the forthcoming tour of South Africa, which kick starts with a T20 International against the hosts at Durban, on December 21, 2012.
The Kiwi selectors have made a number of changes to their squads from the recently concluded tour of Sri Lanka. The wicketkeeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ian-Harold-King-c63858 nation in December-January.
The trio will be replaced by the wicketkeeper-batsman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in August.
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"We don't require a leg-spin option in South African conditions so have left out http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mike-J-Hesson-c76286 said in a statement.
"Bruce Martin is a specialist spinner who can bowl a lot of overs and he deserves an opportunity after showing good recent form. Following on from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 and again while back in New Zealand, he has been selected as the Test wicketkeeper," he added further.
The Black Caps will be also without the likes of former skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wellington-c864 batsman has not indicated how long he will spend away from the game, and wished his successor every success in his new role.
"Cricket is my life and my passion. I love the game and I love playing for my country. But taking a break is the right thing for me right now. My family and friends support my decisions that I have made after very serious thought and consideration," said Taylor.
"However I want people to know that I am determined to contribute to the Black Caps team in the future and help whoever is in charge to win games of cricket for New Zealand. That is my passion and it will continue to be so," he added further.
Continued in Part II...
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