New Zealand Cricket Board has announced Strong New Zealand A Squad for India Tour.
Seven Players have been included in the Team who has International experience.
New Zealand A will Play Red Ball and White Ball games against India A in September.
New Zealand A will first time play overseas tour since they last played in 2018 against Pakistan A in United Arab Emirates.
Some of New Names are also gets chance to play for New Zealand A for the first time.
They are: Chad Bowes, Matt Fisher, Ben Lister, Robbie O’Donnell and Joe Walker.
Tom Bruce (Central Districts) and Robbie O’Donnell (Auckland) have been named co-captains for the India tour.
New Zealand A last toured India in 2017.
This time they will play same ammount of matches.
They will play three four day games and three one day matches in Chennai and Bangalore, Respectively.
New Zealand Selector Gravin Larsen will also go with them as a Head Coach.
He said: the tour represents a huge development opportunity for the playing and coaching group.
“It’s great to have A fixtures back on the touring calendar and even more exciting to have the team playing in foreign conditions,” Larsen said.
“This programme and tours like these are vital in developing our people and also giving them opportunities to test themselves against quality opposition.
“We have an exciting mix in this group, including players who dominated our last home season such as Robbie O’Donnell and Tom Bruce, alongside emerging talents in Matt Fisher and Joe Walker.”
“With a mix of red ball and white ball matches it’s also 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.
“It’s exciting to welcome Logan back into the NZ A set-up. He’s a proven performer on the domestic scene and has also impressed in his recent stints playing for the Netherlands.
“Touring India is one of the great experiences for any cricketer. And also I know the players and staff are looking forward to the challenge.”
New Zealand 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*
*Uncapped for NZ A
Schedule:
New Zealand A v India A
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)
The New Zealand A squad departs for India on 26th August.
