 Ryder averaged 49 at a rapid strike rate of 91 in the one-day game |
New Zealand have recalled big-hitting batsman Jesse Ryder for next month's tour of Bangladesh. The 24-year-old missed the summer series against England after damaging his hand in a nightclub incident but has now returned to full fitness. Fast bowler Chris Martin also returns to the one-day squad, while Aaron Redmond is named for the Tests only. The teams will play three one-day internationals starting on 9 October followed by two Tests. Ryder burst on to the scene at the start of the season, forming an aggressive opening partnership with wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum in New Zealand's one-day squad.  | 606: DEBATE |
But his progress was halted when he severed tendons in his hand when he broke a window while trying to get into a locked nightclub toilet. Selectors have now decided to give Ryder, who has a history of disciplinary problems, another opportunity to prove himself. "I'm stoked to be given another chance," said Ryder. "It's been a long time coming. It was up to them (the selectors) to give me another chance and I'm just happy they did."
New Zealand squad for tour of Bangladesh: Daniel Vettori (captain), Grant Elliott, Daniel Flynn, Mark Gillespie (ODI only), Gareth Hopkins, Jamie How, Chris Martin, Brendon McCullum, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien (Tests only), Jacob Oram, Jeetan Patel, Aaron Redmond (Tests only), Jesse Ryder, Tim Southee, Scott Styris (ODI only), Ross Taylor.
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