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February 13, 2007

New Zealand became the third country to name its World Cup Squad after India and Sri Lanka. The New Zealand Selectors have recalled forgotten fast bowler Daryl Tuffey who returns to international cricket after a gap of two years. Also in the side is Craig McMillan who made his comeback at the international level only this season.

Daryl Tuffey's inclusion is believed to be because of the knee injury to Kyle Mills, the new ball bowler. Mills has been ruled out of the World Cup due to his knee surgery. The New Zealand Coach, John Bracewell was looking for some one who moves the ball away from the right hander just like how Mills does and the only man who could do that well is Daryl Tuffey of Northern Districts. The 28-year-old had played 76 ODIs and had taken 90 wickets with an economy rate of 4.65 before missing several matches due to a shoulder injury.

There has been no place for Chris Harris, who has started to score heavily at the first class level and some one who was close to selection. Also not included are all rounder Andre Adams and medium pacer Chris Martin. There is also no place for the Marshall Twins as well! Out of the 15 men selected for the World Cup, 13 of them will be playing in the 3-ODI Chappell-Hadlee Series against Australia that begins at Wellington on the 16th of this month. Peter Fulton and Michael Mason are the two players left out from the 13-man squad.

New Zealand is placed in Group C along with England, Kenya and Canada with their first game scheduled on the 16th of March against England at St.Lucia.

New Zealand World Cup Squad : Stephen Fleming (Captain), Peter Fulton, Lou Vincent, Craig McMillan, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Jacob Oram, Brendon McCullum (Wicket Keeper), Daniel Vettori, James Franklin, Shane Bond, Daryl Tuffey, Michael Mason, Jeetan Patel, Mark Gillespie

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