International players from New Zealand selected for Bangladesh tour, with nine athletes included in the 'A' squad.
New Zealand A's squad for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh next month is nothing short of a powerhouse. Nine experienced international players have been selected for this stint, eager to make their mark on the subcontinent.
Gear up for some intense cricket, as five matches - three unofficial ODIS and two four-day affairs - will take place in Sylhet and Dhaka between May 5 to 24.
Captains and Rising Talents
In the 50-over matches, Nick Kelly will lead the charge. Having made his international debut against Pakistan, Kelly's captaining skills will be tested in the challenging Bangladesh conditions. Meanwhile, Joe Carter will lead the team in the four-day games, following his impressive performance in New Zealand A's 2022 India tour, where he averaged 60 and notched up two hundreds!
Recent New Zealand debutants Rhys Mariu and Muhammad Abbas have also earned their spots. Abbas, an all-rounder, made heads turn with the fastest fifty on ODI debut, off just 24 balls. Mitch Hay, who scored a scintillating 99 not out against Pakistan in Hamilton, is another player to watch out for. Josh Clarkson, who played in the Plunket Shield, has also made the cut.
Experienced Pace Attack
The tourists' fast-bowling stocks are robust, with Zak Foulkes and Ben Lister putting in stellar performances with international experience under their belts. Wrist-spinner Adi Ashok, who was part of the Pakistan series, completes the lineup.
Exciting Tour Awaits
Bob Carter, New Zealand A head coach, underscores the tour's value, stating, "For several players, it will be their first time experiencing subcontinent conditions, which will be a great challenge and opportunity to further their skillsets."
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New Zealand A squad for Bangladesh tour
Nick Kelly (white-ball captain), Joe Carter (red-ball captain), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Matt Boyle, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Curtis Heaphy, Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister, Rhys Mariu, Dale Phillips.
- The upcoming ODI matches against Bangladesh will see Nick Kelly, an experienced international debutant, taking charge as the white-ball captain, aiming to showcase his captaining skills in challenging Bangladesh conditions.
- Meanwhile, Joe Carter, who averaged 60 and scored two hundreds in New Zealand A's 2022 India tour, will lead the team in the four-day games.
- In the New Zealand A squad for the Bangladesh tour, Dean Foxcroft, although not mentioned previously, is looking forward to this tour as an opportunity to experience subcontinent conditions, a great challenge and chance to further his skillset.
