Leg-spinner Deanna Doughty was handed a maiden call-up, while former skipper Amy Satterthwaite and all-rounder Jess Watkin also returned as New Zealand named a 17-member women’s squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia.
While Doughty will hope to make her debut, Satterthwaite is returning after a maternity leave following the birth of her first child last year. Watkin had last played in 2018.
New Zealand is set to travel to Australia on September 9 for the series which features three T20Is, starting with the opening match on September 26. The T20s will be followed by three ODIs will starting on October 3.
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“We’re definitely going over there to bring back the Rose Bowl,” said captain Sophie Devine in a statement issued by the country’s cricket board.
“The team are under no illusions - it’s going to be a tough task taking on a world-class Australian team. We’re an experienced group and having Amy back in the fold only adds to our batting depth and on-field leadership.
Welcoming the new and returning players, head coach Bob Carter said: ...we’re looking forward to working with them over an extended tour period. We are also thrilled to have Amy back fit and ready to play.
“She has a proven record at the top of the order and has scored heavily against Australia in the past so her experience will be invaluable.”
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