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Ben Sears Joins New Zealand as Traveling Reserve for T20 World Cup

New Zealand has added fast bowler Ben Sears as a traveling reserve for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup following an injury to Adam Milne. Sears, in strong domestic form, will join the squad in India ahead of their warm-up match. Coach Rob Walter praised Sears's performance and readiness to step in if needed. Kyle Jamieson has been promoted to the main 15-player squad in Milne's place.

Key Points: NZ Adds Ben Sears as T20 WC Reserve After Milne Injury

  • Sears replaces injured Adam Milne
  • Kyle Jamieson promoted to main squad
  • Sears was joint second-top wicket-taker in Super Smash
  • NZ opens T20 WC vs Afghanistan on Feb 8
  • Reserve provides injury cover for fast bowling
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New Zealand adds speedster Ben Sears as travelling reserve for T20 WC

New Zealand bolsters fast bowling with Ben Sears as traveling reserve for the T20 World Cup after Adam Milne's injury. Details on squad changes.

"It will be great to have Ben with us here in India and ready to make an impact at the World Cup should someone get injured. - Rob Walter"

New Delhi, January 30

New Zealand has added Ben Sears as a travelling reserve to boost their fast bowling stocks for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Sears will join up with the Black Caps before the 20-over showcase in India and Sri Lanka that commences on February 7, following the injury to fellow quick Adam Milne last week, as per the ICC website.

Sears will join the squad before New Zealand's warm-up fixture against the USA on February 5, with the Black Caps' opening match at the T20 World Cup against Afghanistan on February 8.

Milne's withdrawal saw Kyle Jamieson join the main squad of 15, with Sears added to the playing group as a travelling reserve for the upcoming tournament.

Sears has been in good form for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic Super Smash competition, and Black Caps coach Rob Walter said the right-armer was well deserving of a call-up.

"Ben's worked hard to get himself back on the park, and it's been great to see him back playing and performing well," Walter said.

"He's had a full Super Smash campaign with the Firebirds, where he was the competition's joint second-top wicket-taker from the round-robin stage with 15 wickets from his nine games," he added.

"It will be great to have Ben with us here in India and ready to make an impact at the World Cup should someone get injured," he concluded.

New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi. Reserve: Ben Sears.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Good to see teams planning for injuries. The schedule is so packed, having a quality reserve like Sears is essential. New Zealand always seems so well-organized.
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Priya S
Milne's injury is a big blow, but Jamieson is a fantastic replacement. Sears as backup makes the pace attack look deep. Their match against Afghanistan will be interesting!
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Rohit P
As an Indian fan, I'm just happy the World Cup is happening! More teams, more excitement. New Zealand is a dark horse for sure. Welcome to India, Ben Sears! 🤝
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the focus on pace reserves is right, but their spin department looks a bit light for subcontinent conditions. Santner and Sodhi are good, but is that enough against Asian teams on turning tracks?
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Kavya N
15 wickets in 9 games is no joke! Well deserved call-up. Hope he gets to experience the amazing atmosphere at the stadiums here. The food and the crowds will be a treat! 😊

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