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06-Apr-2015 11:32:00 GMT
New Zealand in England 2015

New Zealand Squads for England Tour Announced

Auckland: The return of Cricket World Cup star Martin Guptill and the call-up of fast-bowler Matt Henry are the features of the Blackcaps Test squad to play England in a two match series starting next month.

Guptill, who last played a Test on the corresponding tour of England in 2013, made his debut in 2009 and has two Test centuries to his name, including a highest score of 189.

In 31 Tests his averaged just under 30.00.

Kiwis coach and selector Mike Hesson said Guptill was able to cover several batting positions and would have a chance to further his claims during the two warm-up games ahead of the opening Test.

Hesson said Henry, who received his chance partly because of the unavailability of the injured James Neesham, was ready for the challenge.

Given conditions expected in England in May and June, Mark Craig is the sole specialist spinner selected.

Mitchell Santner, meanwhile, is the only uncapped player selected in the Blackcaps ODI and T20I squad.

The 23-year-old left-hander averaged 36.22 with the bat during the most recent Ford Trophy season and took 11 wickets with his left-arm orthodox spin.

The first Test against England will be played at Lord's from May 21, while Headingley will host the second Test from May 29. The five-match ODI series will begin on June 9 and the only Twenty20 international of the tour will be played at Old Trafford on June 23.

Blackcaps Test squad:
Brendon McCullum (SBS Otago Volts, captain)
Corey Anderson (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
Trent Boult (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
Doug Bracewell (Devon Hotel Central Stags)
Mark Craig (SBS Otago Volts)
Martin Guptill (Mondiale Auckland Aces)
Matt Henry (Canterbury)
Tom Latham (Canterbury)
Luke Ronchi (Wellington Firebirds, wicketkeeper)
Hamish Rutherford (SBS Otago Volts)
Tim Southee (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
Ross Taylor (Devon Hotel Central Stags)
Neil Wagner (SBS Otago Volts)
BJ Watling (SKYCITY Northern Knights, wicketkeeper)
Kane Williamson (SKYCITY Northern Knights)

Blackcaps ODI and T20I squad:

  • Brendon McCullum (SBS Otago Volts, captain)
  • Corey Anderson (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
  • Trent Boult (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
  • Grant Elliott (Wellington Firebirds)
  • Martin Guptill (Mondiale Auckland Aces)
  • Matt Henry (Canterbury)
  • Tom Latham (Canterbury)
  • Mitchell McClenaghan (Mondiale Auckland Aces)
  • Nathan McCullum (SBS Otago Volts)
  • Adam Milne (Devon Hotel Central Stags)
  • Luke Ronchi (Wellington Firebirds, wicketkeeper)
  • Mitchell Santner (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
  • Tim Southee (SKYCITY Northern Knights)
  • Ross Taylor (Devon Hotel Central Stags)
  • Kane Williamson (SKYCITY Northern Knights)

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