Martin, Cumming join ODI squad

Craig Cumming and Chris Martin have been added to the Black Caps squad for the ODI series against South Africa.

Cumming and Martin, currently playing in the Black Caps Test series in South Africa, will be retained following the withdrawal of James Franklin from the ODI squad.

Franklin will have surgery on his injured right knee later this month.

“Franklin will not be available for the immediate future, and his withdrawal leaves the squad lacking his versatile set of skills,” New Zealand Cricket selection manager Sir Richard Hadlee said.

“However, the retention of Cumming and Martin from the Black Caps Test squad will restore balance to the ODI squad.

“Having originally named a 14-man squad for South Africa, both these players can be accommodated in the squad,” he said.

Black Caps ODI squad:
Daniel Vettori (captain), Shane Bond, Craig Cumming, Mark Gillespie, Gareth Hopkins, Jamie How, Chris Martin, Michael Mason, Kyle Mills, Brendon McCullum, Jacob Oram, Jeetan Patel, Scott Styris, Ross Taylor, Lou Vincent.

New Zealand Cricket Media Release