Lately-crowned Ladies’s T20 World champion New Zealand introduced its 15-member squad, captained by Sophie Devine, for the upcoming three-match ODI sequence in opposition to India, starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up to the White Ferns on the again of constant efficiency in latest occasions.
Head coach Ben Sawyer stated the collection of Inglis was a nod to the longer term. “We’re actually excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” stated Sawyer in a press release.
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“She put her hand up in final season’s Hallyburton Johnstone Protect one-day competitors and all through the New Zealand A sequence in opposition to England, so it’s an awesome subsequent step for her.
Sawyer additionally highlighted the significance of the India sequence for his facet. “Touring India is among the nice experiences in world cricket,” he stated.
“It’s such a particular place to come back and I do know everyone seems to be wanting ahead to the problem forward. Alongside attempting to win the sequence, the tour will function essential preparation for subsequent yr’s ODI World Cup in India.”
Pacer Rosemary Mair, who sustained a again damage earlier this yr, has been rested as a part of her long-term rehabilitation.
Mair and off-spinner Leigh Kasperek are the one two gamers lacking from the T20 World Cup-winning squad.
NZ squad for India sequence
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Inexperienced, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis (WK), Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.