New Zealand v Zimbabwe: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sam-Wells-c2422 picked for the Test series – Cricket News Update
New Zealand Cricket announced the 13-man squad for the Test series against Zimbabwe on Monday, January 23, 2012. The finalized list includes the name of uncapped all-rounder from Otago, Sam Wells.
Wells, who has yet to feature in an international Test match for the Kiwis, has been picked in the squad at a back of solid domestic performances with the bat for Otago. In the recently concluded domestic competition of New Zealand, the Plunket Shield, the
all-rounder scored an impressive 228 runs in four matches, at an average of 38.00, while chipping in with two wickets.
New Zealand selectors placed their faith in Wells, and he was picked for the warm-up game against the Zimbabweans. The left-handed batsman did not disappoint, as he scored 65 runs in difficult batting conditions to propel the hosts to a reasonable first
innings total of 272 runs. His innings helped the host team to salvage a draw in the warm-up game.
The Kiwi head coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Otago-c829 has what it to takes to represent the national team, while adding that he will bring a balance to the
team.
Wright said, “Sam is a talented all rounder and we are confident if the opportunity arises he will perform well at international level for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754. He has impressed during the three-day match in Gisborne with the bat and his skills with the ball will
give good balance to the side.”
The one-off Test match between Zimbabwe and New Zealand kicks-off from Thursday, January 26 and will be played at the McLean Park, Napier. After the solitary Test, both sides will lock horns in three One-Day Internationals followed by two Twenty20 internationals.
New Zealand squad for the Test: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Watling-c1172 (wicket keeper), Kane
Williamson, Sam Wells
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AG-Cremer-c947,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brian-Vitori-c1198, Shingi Masakadza.
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