Date:29/03/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/03/29/stories/2006032908892100.htm

Sport - Cricket

New Zealand recalls Jacob Oram

Christchurch: New Zealand on Tuesday announced its Test team for next month's tour of South Africa, adding all-rounder Jacob Oram and opener Michael Papps to the 13-member squad.

The Black Caps are due to arrive in Johannesburg on April 5, and will play a practice game ahead of the three-match Test series, beginning on April 15.

The Kiwis will be without opener Lou Vincent and wicketkeeper Matthew Sinclair, who have already withdrawn from the ongoing series.

The squad: Stephen Fleming (capt.), Daniel Vettori (vice-captain), Nathan Astle, Shane Bond, Peter Fulton, James Franklin, Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Hamish Marshall, Chris Martin, Kyle Mills, Jacob Oram, Michael Papps, Jeetan Patel, Scott Styris. — UNI