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Thursday, 07 September 2006 |
New Zealand cricket take a chance on Mark Gillespie
New Zealand cricket have announced uncapped fast bowler Mark Gillespie to be in the 14-man squad for the Champions Trophy.
Mark Gillespie, 26, has been added to strengthen the attack in the absence of Michael Mason, while other bowlers are struggling - Daniel Vettori, Shane Bond and Jacob Oram have all just recovered from injuries and all-rounder Scott Styris suffers a back problem.
"This is the strongest squad we can put together for what is a major tournament," said coach John Bracewell.
Mark Gillespie has been a strong player for Wellington in the domestic first-class competition and he managed to impress the national selectors with his strong performance for New Zealand A earlier this year.
"He thoroughly deserves his place in the squad and his skills as a specialist death bowler will extend our depth in this area.
"He's a new-ball bowler who ends up bowling three or four at the end," said John Bracewell.
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