New Zealand recall Broom for series against Bangladesh

New Zealand batsman Neil Broom could play his first one-day international in six years later this month after being recalled for the three-match home series against Bangladesh on Friday.

Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi was also added to the squad, while gloveman BJ Watling, top order batsman Henry Nicholls and leg-spinner Todd Astle dropped out after the recent 3-0 drubbing in Australia.

The 33-year-old Broom, who played 22 ODIs in 2009 and 2010, has cut short his contract with English county side Derbyshire to return home and make a bid for a return to international cricket.

"With 12 years of domestic cricket under his belt and having previously spent time in the Black Caps squad, Neil brings a lot of experience to the group," selector Gavin Larsen said in news release.

"He has an impressive strike-rate and obviously fills the number four role with Ross (Taylor) out injured."
The 2015 World Cup finalists, who were beaten 3-2 in India in October before the series sweep in Australia, are rebuilding in the wake of a string of retirements.

"There`s six players in this side from the squad of 15 who featured for us in the World Cup last year, so it`s important we give the new players the opportunity to feel comfortable on the international stage," Larsen added.

"That takes time. You can`t replace 900 ODI caps and the leadership that comes with that experience overnight, but it’s an exciting new group and we`re learning a lot with each match that is played.

"Although the side is rebuilding it`s very important that we do see improvements during the home summer."
The 13-man squad will go into a training camp in Christchurch on Dec. 23 ahead of the start of the series at Hagley Oval on Dec. 26.

Squad:
Kane Williamson (captain), Trent Boult, Neil Broom, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry Tom Latham, Colin Munro, James Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee.

Source: Reuters