New Zealand have unveiled a revamped women’s cricket team for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with four uncapped players set to make their international debuts.
Along with many legends who were part of the disastrous ICC Cricket World The White Ferns have added four new players to their 15-man squad after their Cup campaign at home earlier this year, having recently retired or failing to obtain an annual contract.
While Amy Satterthwaite announced her retirement as soon as she learned that her name was not on the recently released list of contracted players by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), legendary players such as Katie Martin, Lee Tahuhu, Frankie McKay and Leigh Kasperek Got it too. out of favor.
Batsman Georgia Plimer, spinner Eden Carson and wicketkeepers Izzy Gage and Jess McFadden have all been included, with veteran skipper Sophie Devine being named to captain New Zealand once again.
Devine said she was excited about the prospect of women’s cricket at the Commonwealth Games after the men’s 50-over edition played in Kuala Lumpur in 1998.
“We can’t wait to get on the plane,” Devine was quoted as saying by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. “It is indeed an honor to be the first women cricket team to represent the country in a global event like the Commonwealth Games.
“It has been great to get the group back together at the Bay Oval this week and our new squad members are on their feet and getting fitter,” she said.
David White, CEO of New Zealand Cricket, believes that reintroducing cricket in the Commonwealth Games is a tremendous way to further promote the women’s game.
“It’s a wonderful time for cricket to return to the Commonwealth Games – and it’s another outstanding development for the women’s and girls’ game here and around the world,” she said.
“I’m sure the players will love the experience of being part of a wider New Zealand squad, and the slightly different context of the playing environment.”
The Commonwealth Games begin in Edgbaston on 29 July, with New Zealand taking on South Africa the following day in their first match of the eight-team tournament.
New Zealand Team: Suzy Bates, Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddie Greene, Brooke Holiday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Maier, Jess McFadden, Georgia Plimer, Hannah Rowe.
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