New Zealand World Cup squad penpix by AFP

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Event:

ICC World Cup 2006/07

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DateLine: 24th February 2007

 

Stephen Fleming (LHB/capt)
Age: 33. ODI appearances: 270. First cap: v IND, Napier, March 25, 1994
The longest serving New Zealand captain is widely regarded as one of the shrewdest brains in the sport and a solid left-hander at the top of the order. He hopes to strike gold in his fourth World Cup, the third as captain.
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Shane Bond (RHB/RAF)
Age: 31. ODI appearances: 59. First cap: v AUS, Melbourne, Jan 11, 2002
When free from injury, especially a troublesome back, he is a fearsome fast bowler who rips through the best batting line-ups. New Zealand wil hope he lasts seven weeks without breaking down.
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James Franklin (LHB/LAFM)
Age: 26. ODI appearances: 56. First cap: v ZIM, Taupo, Jan 2, 2001
The left-armer adds variety to the Kiwi pace attack and his value as a lower order batsman can be guaged from the fact that he has a Test century to his credit.
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Peter Fulton (RHB)
Age: 28. ODI appearances: 28. First cap: v BAN, Chittagong, Nov 2, 2004
A talented middle-order batsman is a product of the New Zealand Cricket Academy.
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Mark Gillespie (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 27. ODI appearances: 15 . First cap: v SRI, Napier, Dec 28, 2006
The right-arm fast bowler reminds of Bob Willis or Dennis Lillee in his run-up but does not have the same pace or variety.
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Brendon McCullum (RHB/WK)
Age: 25. ODI appearances: 104. First cap: v AUS, Sydney, Jan 17, 2002
The gutsy wicket-keeper is also a hard-hitting batsman ideally suited for limited-overs cricket. His never-say-die approach has earned him the respect of rivals around the world.
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Craig McMillan (RHB/RAM)
Age: 30. ODI appearances: 187. First cap: v SRI, Hyderabad, May 20, 1997
The aggressive strokeplayer is one of New Zealand's finest one-day batsmen and came back strongly after a poor run to cement his place for the World Cup.
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Michael Mason (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 32. ODI appearances: 14. First cap: v PAK, Lahore, Nov 29, 2003
A solid and reliable workhorse who will be expected to provide the back-up for Bond and Franklin with the new ball.
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Jacob Oram (LHB/RAM)
Age: 28. ODI appearances: 93. First cap: v ZIM, Wellington, Jan 4, 2001
The tall all-rounder may have a restricted role at the World Cup after he broke a finger during the recent home series against Australia. Showed his prowess with an unbeaten 101 off 72 balls in a losing cause against the Aussies in Perth this year.
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Jeetan Patel (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 26. ODI appearances: 17. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, Aug 31, 2005
He dries up the runs with his spot-on off-spin bowling. Besides, he is an athletic fielder in the deep and could be New Zealand's trump card if the slow West Indian wickets keep low.
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Scott Styris (RHB/RAM)
Age: 31. ODI appearances: 123. First cap: v IND, Rajkot, Nov 5, 1999
The fearless all-rounder has fought off a crippling back injury to earn his World Cup spot. A valuable contributor with both bat and ball.
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Ross Taylor (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 18. First cap: v WIS, Napier, March 1, 2006
New Zealand's most exciting young batsman who does not hesitate to play the ball in the air. His skills are just what the Kiwis needed after the sudden retirement of Nathan Astle.
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Daryl Tuffey (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 28. ODI appearances: 79. First cap: v ZIM, Harare, Sept 27, 2000
An injury to Kyle Mills earned the strapping fast bowler a lucky call for the World Cup after a shoulder injury had kept him out of the game for two years.
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Daniel Vettori (LHB/SLA)
Age: 28. ODI appearances: 191. First cap: v SRI, Christchurch, March 25, 1997
New Zealand's pillar of strength with his superb left-arm spin and defiant batting in the slog overs. One of the most respected rivals in world cricket.
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Lou Vincent (RHB/RAM)
Age: 28. ODI appearances: 94. First cap: v SRI, Auckland, Feb 6, 2001
New Zealand's World Cup hopes are pinned to this dynamic top order batsman and brilliant fielder. If he fires, the Kiwis will fire.
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