New Zealand call Lockie Ferguson and Martin Guptill for one-day series against Australia
Friday 25 November 2016 07:32, UK
Uncapped Auckland fast bowler Lockie Ferguson and opening batsman Martin Guptill have been named in New Zealand's squad for their one-day series against Australia next month.
Ferguson, 25, is the only new cap in the squad for the Chappell-Hadlee series with the 2015 World Cup winners and his call follows an injury to fellow fast bowler Adam Milne.
"Lockie has been impressive on the domestic scene and bowls at a pace which gives our bowling attack a different option," said selector Gavin Larsen.
Guptill is back in the squad for the three matches in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne after being dropped from the Test squad for the ongoing Pakistan series.
All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, man of the match on his Test debut against Pakistan last week, and Colin Munro have also been recalled while leg-spinner Todd Astle, who was dropped for the second Test against Pakistan when spinner Mitchell Santner regained fitness after a broken wrist, is back in for the series, which starts on December 4 in Sydney.
Ross Taylor is to undergo eye surgery next week after the Pakistan Test and misses out.
"Todd and Colin de Grandhomme have both been in our thinking for ODIs and their ability with bat and ball gives the squad an important balance," Larsen added.
"Its good to see Colin Munro return and immediately have an impact for Auckland. He's shown how dynamic a batsman he is, so its great to have him available again, especially in Ross' absence."
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, BJ Watling
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