Cricket-New Zealand call up former Dutch all-rounder Rippon for European tour
(Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.
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(Reuters) - New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.
New Zealand Cricket have named former Dutch all-rounder Michael Rippon in their 15-man Twenty20 international squad for the tour of Europe in July and August.
Kane Williamson and several senior players are missing from the New Zealand squad announced Tuesday for their limited-overs series against Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands next month. Batsman Tom Latham will lead the Black Caps in a three one-day internationals against Ireland In Dublin from July 10.
Kane Williamson and several senior players are missing from the New Zealand squad announced Tuesday for their limited-overs series against Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands next month. Batsman Tom Latham will lead the Black Caps in a three one-day internationals against Ireland In Dublin from July 10.
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