Ross Taylor returns to New Zealand setup – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, which start from February 9.
The former skipper made himself unavailable for the team’s recent tour to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mike-J-Hesson-c76286, over the captaincy issue. Taylor was stripped off the leadership duties in controversial circumstances following the conclusion
of the Sri Lankan tour in December.
He however, returned to the domestic setup last month and has been included in both the limited-overs squad. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Ellis-c1037 returns to the lineup after recovering from injury that forced him to miss the trip to South Africa.
In the T20 lineup, the management has named two new entrants. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hamish-Duncan-Rutherford-c61359, who is the son of former Black Caps captain Ken, receives a maiden call-up following a strong domestic showing, while pacer Ian Butler also earns a place after a gap of over
2 years.
"Andrew proved his worth with the team last summer, while Ross is a world-class batsman who is a key part of this Blackcaps side. Hamish has shown he is an explosive batsman and we hope he can bring that form to the Blackcaps," Kiwi coach said.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TG-Southee-c2659 has again been left out after failing to recover from a thump injury, sustained during a domestic game in December.
"There are a couple of changes that have been forced through injury but essentially we want to be seen to provide continuity from one series to the next."We are however looking at developing talented youngsters and finding a new crop of allrounders in our
build-up to the Champions Trophy in June and the 2015 World Cup," Kim Littlejohn, the general manager said.
Both sides will first lock horn in 3 T20Is, before contesting in a 3-match ODI series.
Twenty20 squad: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915
One-day squad: Brendon McCullum (capt), http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813
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