{"id":11728,"date":"2024-10-22T06:15:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebuzz.apnanetwork.co.nz\/?p=11728"},"modified":"2024-10-22T06:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:15:08","slug":"cricket-world-cup-winning-white-ferns-head-to-india-with-one-new-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebuzz.apnanetwork.co.nz\/?p=11728","title":{"rendered":"Cricket: World Cup-winning White Ferns head to India with one new player"},"content":{"rendered":"

Otago wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis has earned her maiden call-up to the White Ferns for the ODI series against India which starts on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The uncapped 28-year-old received her first New Zealand Cricket central contract in June, and has previously played for New Zealand A.<\/p>\n

Auckland batter Lauren Down has also been included in the 15-player squad, after making her return to international cricket in July following a maternity break.<\/p>\n

Central pace-bowler Rosemary Mair has been rested for the series as part of her long-term rehabilitation from\u00a0a serious back injury sustained earlier this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mair’s bowling loads were managed through the recent T20 World Cup, and it was determined further management was needed before she returned to 50-over cricket.<\/p>\n

Mair and off-spinner Leigh Kasperek were the only omissions from the squad who competed in the recent\u00a0T20 World Cup-winning campaign in the UAE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Auckland Hearts batter Lauren Down.\u00a0<\/span>Photo:\u00a0PHOTOSPORT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Head coach Ben Sawyer said the selection of Inglis was a nod to the future.<\/p>\n

“She put her hand up in last season’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield one-day competition and throughout the New Zealand A series against England, so it’s a great next step for her.”<\/p>\n

Sawyer said the tour was an exciting opportunity for the full tour party.<\/p>\n

“Touring India is one of the great experiences in world cricket. It’s such a special place to come and I know everyone is looking forward to the challenge ahead.<\/p>\n

“Alongside trying to win the series, the tour will serve as important preparation for next year’s ODI World Cup in India.”<\/p>\n

“We’re relishing the [World Cup final] win, but when we get to India we’ll need to refocus and set our sights on the next challenge.”<\/p>\n

White Ferns ODI squad for India<\/b><\/p>\n

Sophie Devine (C) – Wellington Blaze<\/p>\n

Suzie Bates – Otago Sparks<\/p>\n

Eden Carson – Otago Sparks<\/p>\n

Lauren Down – Auckland Hearts<\/p>\n

Izzy Gaze – Auckland Hearts<\/p>\n

Maddy Green – Auckland Hearts<\/p>\n

Brooke Halliday – Auckland Hearts<\/p>\n

Polly Inglis – Otago Sparks<\/p>\n

Fran Jonas – Auckland Hearts<\/p>\n

Jess Kerr – Wellington Blaze<\/p>\n

Melie Kerr – Wellington Blaze<\/p>\n

Molly Penfold – Wellington Blaze<\/p>\n

Georgia Plimmer – Wellington Blaze<\/p>\n

Hannah Rowe – Central Hinds<\/p>\n

Lea Tahuhu – Canterbury Magicians<\/p>\n

India Schedule<\/b><\/p>\n