New Zealand team Announced for Matches Against Australia, Many Key Players Included

The New Zealand A squad has been announced for the two four-day matches (NZ-A vs AUS-A) against Australia A next month. The squad includes six players who have played at international level, and five players who will have a chance to make their debut for the New Zealand A team.

Jacob Will Join the team as Duffy’s Replacement

Tom Bruce, who represented the New Zealand A team on the tour of India, will once again take over the captaincy. The squad also includes left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel, Doug Bracewell and Scott Kuggeleijn. Who were recently in the squad for the Test series against Sri Lanka. However, Kuggeleijn will only join the New Zealand A team for the second match as a replacement for Jacob Duffy. Duffy is getting married, which will make him unavailable for the second match.

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All-rounder Cole McConchie, who was out on the India tour. Has returned while opening batsman Henry Cooper and wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher have also found a place in the squad. The squad includes newcomers Dean Foxcroft (Otago), Aditya Ashok (Auckland), Will O’Rourke (Canterbury), Mitch Hay (Canterbury) and Brett Randall (Central Stags).

New Zealand Selector Gervin Larsen Said,

It will be a great challenge against the Australia A team, and we look forward to some really tough matches against quality opponents. It is a well balanced team and I am sure they will enjoy the experience. We certainly look forward to seeing who emerges victorious in the two matches.
The Australia A team will arrive in New Zealand on March 29 ahead of the first match on April 1. Both matches will be held at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. Which will be the first tour of New Zealand by an Australia A team.

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The New Zealand A Squad is as Follows:

Tom Bruce (c), Aditya Ashok, Doug Bracewell, Henry Cooper, Jacob Duffy (1st game only), Dean Foxcroft, Cam Fletcher, Mitch Hay, Scott Kuggeleijn (2nd game only), Cole McConchie, Robbie O’Brien Donnell, Will O’Rourke, Ejaz Patel, Brett Randall, Sean Solia.