Vincent completes ODI squad for tri-series
[The Dominion Post] | [Original Article]

Lou Vincent has sealed the last spot in the 14-man New Zealand one-day cricket team for the tri-series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, starting in Sri Lanka at the weekend.

The Black Caps one-day squad, with the exception of Vincent, had already been named before the test squad departed for Sri Lanka in early April.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chairman of selectors Richard Hadlee said Vincent had been included because of the enthusiasm he brings to the side on the field, the batting options he provides and his ability to cover the wicketkeeping position.

"Lou gives us a number of options by being able to bat anywhere in the top six and he can cover wicketkeeper. He is also a livewire inside the circle and the other members of the team feed off his energy and enthusiasm," Hadlee said.

"However it's fair to say that we had hoped that (Richard) Jones and (Mathew) Sinclair might have pushed him harder for a place in the side, but that hasn't happened.

"Although, in fairness to Richard Jones, Scott Styris' shoulder injury meant we had to play another bowler in the tests and he was therefore denied an opportunity."

Paul Wiseman has also stayed on in Sri Lanka to act as cover for Daniel Vettori.

"Paul will stay on until at least the conclusion of the first one-day international as precautionary cover for Daniel," Hadlee said.

"Daniel's ankle injury was not as serious as first thought but we would like to see him get through that first match before we bring Paul home."

New Zealand squad: Stephen Fleming (captain), Andre Adams, Shane Bond, Chris Cairns, Chris Harris, Matthew Horne, Brendon McCullum, Kyle Mills, Chris Nevin, Jacob Oram, Scott Styris, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori (Paul Wiseman temporary cover), Lou Vincent.

New Zealand's first match in the tri-series is against Pakistan at Dambulla Rangiri Stadium, Dambulla, on Sunday.

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