Experienced New Zealand A squad announced for India Tour

image-l6zfrjrhRachin Ravindra has been consistent in domestic cricket

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the NZ-A squad for the India Tour comprising red and white ball fixtures in September.

The 15-member squad comprises seven players having experience in the international circuit. Along with them, the likes of Chad Bowes, Matt Fisher, Ben Lister, Robbie O’Donnell and Joe Walker will have the opportunity to stake a claim for their place on the senior team. 

This will be the first overseas assignment of the New Zealand A team after the 2018 Tour to the United Arab Emirates, wherein they locked horns with Pakistan A.

Logan van Beek makes his return to the squad after International Cricket Council allowed him to play for New Zealand and Netherlands simultaneously. 

Tom Bruce and Robbie O’Donnell have been appointed as co-captains for the Tour. The squad will leave for India on Friday (August 26). 

NZ-A Squad: Tom Bruce (c), Robbie O’Donnell (c), Chad Bowes, Joe Carter , Mark Chapman, Dane Cleaver (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Cameron Fletcher (wk), Ben Lister, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Rippon , Sean Solia, Logan van Beek , Joe Walker

Lead Selector excited for the Tour

"It’s great to have A fixtures back on the touring calendar and even more exciting to have the team playing in foreign conditions,” said Lead selector Gavin Larsen. 

“With a mix of red ball and white ball matches it’s a great chance to see the players in a variety of situations against what we know will be a very strong home side,"

“The conditions present a great opportunity for the spin bowling group in particular, ahead of future tours and ICC events in the subcontinent. Touring India is one of the great experiences for any cricketer and I know the players and staff are looking forward to the challenge.”

NZ-A Tour of India A Schedule: 

1st four-day match - Sept 1-4 (Bangalore)
2nd four-day match - Sept 8-11 (Bangalore)
3rd four-day match - Sept 15-18 (Bangalore)

1st one-day match - Sept 22 (Chennai)
2nd one-day match - Sept 25 (Chennai)
3rd one-day match - Sept 27 (Chennai)

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