03-04-2019 01:20 via theguardian.com

Tom Blundell called from wilderness into New Zealand's World Cup squad

Keeper on 15-man list despite no ODI experienceIsh Sodhi wins battle for second spinner’s roleWicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the World Cup later this year, despite never having played the one-day format at international level.The 28-year-old Blundell has played just two Tests, making a century on debut, and three Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, but will serve as a backup to Tom Latham for the tournament in England and W
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