“Jimmy has impressed so far this summer and we’ve seen improvement in his game”
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New Zealand have drafted all-rounder James Neesham and veteran spinner Jeetan Patel into their squad for the first Test against South Africa, which begins on March 8 in Dunedin.
“We’ll do everything we can to get him back on the park as soon as possible”
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New Zealand left-arm seamer Neil Wagner is likely to miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after fracturing his left ring finger.
“I look back and my passion, frustration and want to win got the better of me”
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New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been banned for one Plunket Shield game for abusing match officials during Otago’s match against Northern Districts in Hamilton last week.
“To have an opportunity like this come up is pretty special and I am honoured to be chosen for this position”
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Former England all-rounder Dimitri Mascarenhas has been appointed as New Zealand’s interim bowling coach following Shane Bond’s decision to step down from the position.
“We’ve got to make sure Jesse is really desperate to play for New Zealand and make sure he fits within the group”
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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has announced that he “will not compromise the team dynamic” just for all-rounder Jesse Ryder.
Mommsen will lead Scotland during their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand
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Preston Mommsen will captain Scotland during their month-long tour of Australia and New Zealand prior to the start of the 2015 World Cup.
“Mike has worked incredibly hard to build our relatively young Test team into one that is now challenging the top sides in the world”
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New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has signed a two-year contract extension, which will keep him with the Blackcaps until April 2017.
Nicol will be returning to Auckland
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Former New Zealand players Rob Nicol, Tarun Nethula, Dean Brownlie and Neil Broom have all moved to different domestic teams for the upcoming season.
“It is time to accept that the body has had enough”
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Former New Zealand pace bowler Ian Butler has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
“The time is right for me to return to Christchurch with my family”
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Former New Zealand batsman Neil Broom has returned to Canterbury after spending nine seasons with Otago.
