NZ welcome back ICC rebels
Friday, 5 June 2009
WELLINGTON, Jun 4 (AFP): New Zealand cricketers who joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) will be eligible for national selection if they sever all ties with the competition, officials said today.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said the rebel players would be eligible for selection for New Zealand's tour to Sri Lanka and a New Zealand A tour to India, both starting in August, if they cut their ICL ties.
Of the nine players who joined the ICL, most had already retired or been dropped from the national team, and Vaughan acknowledged that fast bowlers Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey were the most likely to play again for New Zealand.
"We understand both of these players wish to return to international cricket which is great news for cricket in New Zealand," Vaughan said.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said the rebel players would be eligible for selection for New Zealand's tour to Sri Lanka and a New Zealand A tour to India, both starting in August, if they cut their ICL ties.
Of the nine players who joined the ICL, most had already retired or been dropped from the national team, and Vaughan acknowledged that fast bowlers Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey were the most likely to play again for New Zealand.
"We understand both of these players wish to return to international cricket which is great news for cricket in New Zealand," Vaughan said.