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“There’s an investigation taking place and we’ll let that run its course before making any bold statements about that sort of thing”
New Zealand opening batsman Jesse Ryder and pace bowler Doug Bracewell will not be considered for selection for the second Test against India in Wellington after it emerged that they were under investigation for visiting a bar on the eve of the first Test in Auckland.
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This is not the first time Bracewell’s drunken antics have got him dropped
New Zealand pace bowler Doug Bracewell was dropped for Central Districts’ HRV Cup match against Northern Districts on Saturday after a boozy night out.
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NZC stated that Taylor’s injury is not serious
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is set to undergo rehabilitation after aggravating a knee injury he sustained upon returning home from the tour of Bangladesh last month.
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Napier will host the first match of the series
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) agreed on the dates of their series, it was announced that India would kick off their tour of New Zealand in January with an ODI in Napier.
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Sinclair will also forever be remembered for taking one of the greatest catches in cricket history
Former New Zealand batsman Matthew Sinclair has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately.
Oram was no longer fully committed to representing New Zealand
New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has been released from his central contract after he and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) both reached an agreement.
McCullum is hoping to see both Ryder and Taylor donning the national colours soon
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has revealed that he has been in contact with troubled batsman Jesse Ryder, who is expected to make his international return in the “not too distant future”, while his predecessor Ross Taylor has still refused to give any timetable on when he expects to make his comeback.
Ryder’s short temper has landed him in a lot of trouble throughout his career
New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder’s outstanding return to first-class cricket has been marred after he yet again breached the players’ code of conduct during Wellington’s five wicket win over Central Districts in the Plunket Shield.
Bond was one the best pace bowlers New Zealand ever produced
Former New Zealand pace bowler Shane Bond has revealed that he is keen on becoming the next bowling coach for the national team.
