Fleming returns to BLACKCAPS

The BLACKCAPS team for the fourth ODI of The National Bank Series against Sri Lanka at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday, January 6, is:

Stephen Fleming (c), Andre Adams, Shane Bond, James Franklin, Peter Fulton, Mark Gillespie, Hamish Marshall, Michael Mason, Brendon McCullum, Craig McMillan, Jeetan Patel, Ross Taylor, Daniel Vettori

In naming the side, coach John Bracewell said the new squad was highlighted by the return of Stephen Fleming and Craig McMillan.

Jeetan Patel, who was released from the third ODI squad at Christchurch to play for State Wellington Firebirds, also returns.

James Marshall has been released to make way for McMillan.

Bracewell said: “The return of Stephen means that Nathan Astle will remain in Christchurch for this match.

“With the continued use of Brendon McCullum at the top of the order, it is now necessary to introduce a player who can provide a powerful finish to the innings and we are looking to Craig to provide that.

“James Marshall is the unlucky one to miss out, but we want him to continue to put pressure on those selected in the squad.”

The team for the fifth National Bank ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 9 January will be named after this game.

 


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