The selectors today announced a 14-player squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies starting in May 2010.
Aimee Watkins (Captain) - Central Hinds
Amy Satterthwaite (Vice captain) - Canterbury Magicians
Suzie Bates - Otago Sparks
Erin Bermingham - Canterbury Magicians
Kate Broadmore - Central Hinds
Nicola Browne - Northern Spirit
Sophie Devine - Wellington Blaze
Natalie Dodd - Northern Spirit
Lucy Doolan - Wellington Blaze
Maria Fahey - Canterbury Magicians
Sara McGlashan - Central Hinds
Liz Perry - Wellington Blaze
Rachel Priest - Central Hinds
Sian Ruck - Wellington Blaze
The core of the squad is from the White Ferns team that performed so well in the five Twenty20 wins over the Australia in the recent Rose Bowl series, with final selections made after the North/South series that was played last weekend at Lincoln .
All rounder Lucy Doolan returns after successful rehabilitation from knee surgery.
White Ferns coach Gary Stead said, “We have an exciting blend of youth and experience in this squad with plenty of versatility to cover the different options that are required in the variable West Indian conditions.”
“With the exception of Wellington Blaze middle order batsmen Liz Perry, who was in excellent from during the North/South series, each member of the team has international experience.
“There are a number of power hitters in the team and that could be a key on the small Warner Park ground,” he added.
Only one specialist wicketkeeper, Rachel Priest, has been included in the squad with cover provided by Maria Fahey and Lucy Doolan.
The White Ferns are in Group B alongside India , Sri Lanka and Pakistan with their first match against India on the May 6. All women’s Twenty20 matches are based in St Kitts.
Preparations for the ICC World Twenty20 include a training camp at Lincoln on 10-11 April.
The Canterbury Tactix got there ANZ season off to a winning start last night in front of a small crowd at the Westpac Entertainment centre. The 54-48 was well received by captain Maree Bowden and her young side. Their 19 year old shooter Ellen Halpenneywas putting the ball through hoop well, she is a calm and relaxed shooter who will go well as the season goes on. The fact that she was playing a Silver Fern only showed her potential.
The third quarter was the Tactix best. This new squad does not want to make up the numbers.
They played a short sharp game and there shooting was spot on. They went to sleep a little in the last quarter it was good to see that they play could come through a hard quarter.Maree Boweden said " We want to make this place as one people fear." Coach Helen Mahon-Stroud said "We turned over a little to much ball the third quarter showed how we could play"
The Tactix got that important winning feeling from the get go. They now need to take this forward into the season.
Australia took out the first test at The Basin Reserve by 10 wickets. They have form and injury worries going into the next test. Phil Hughes was the second hero of the second innings for the Aussies with 86 from 75 balls. Micheal Clark was man of the match.
The Australian side dominated from the start of the days play. The bowlers have came through this test tired after long days in this test. Ryan Harris bowled well on his debut with six wickets. Doug Bollinger was the other stand out bowler for Australia. Australia will now look to Hamilton to clean sweep their third test series for the summer before a break till the T20 world cup.
Man of the match Clark said he still has a lot of improvement in in all facets of the game. In spite of him making a hundred and averaging over 50. He will be chasing a hat trick of tons in Hamilton.
Coming up to View from the Stand-; EPL; Man United v Bolton Wanders, Chelsea v Villa, Birmingham v Arsenal, Liverpool v Sunderland. NETBALL- Tactix v Fever, Steel v Magic. MOTOR RACEING - Australian GP, GOLF - Arnold Palmer Invitational. League-Tigers v Parra, Dragons v Cowboys, Broncos v Warriors. AFL- Lions v West Coast, Bulldogs v Collingwood, Saints v Swans, Geelong v Essadon.
Tips, Man United, Villa, Arsenal, Sunderland, Tactix, Steel, Mark Webber, Parra, Cowboys, Warriors, Lions, Bulldogs, Saints, Geelong.
Till next time enjoy the View From the Stand.
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