Kiwis pick Neesham, Guptill for India tour
New Zealand have recalled all-rounder Jimmy Neesham after an injury-enforced absence from international cricket and retained out-of-form opener Martin Guptill in the 15-member squad for a three-Test tour of India beginning later this month.
By : migrator
Update: 2016-09-06 16:14 GMT
Wellington
Guptill failed with the bat in two Tests against South Africa last month, reinforcing the impression he struggles in the five-day game.The opener averages 43.25 in one-dayers but just 29.59 in Tests. By retaining the 29-year-old Guptill, New Zealand have overlooked the chance to blood Jeet Raval, who is familiar with Indian conditions.
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