Brooke Halliday added to New Zealand squad for England T20I series

The allrounder, who has enjoyed a fine start to her international career, was initially only named in the ODI squad

Brooke Halliday has been added to New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against England.

The allrounder, who has enjoyed a fine start to her international career, was initially only named in the ODI squad.

However, a combination of circumstances have led to her late call-up: she began her ODI career with successive half centuries batting at No.7, while also taking valuable wickets with her medium pace and idiosyncratic bowling action.

It seems unlikely, therefore, that Halliday wouldn’t have featured in the T20Is in any case, but the hamstring injury suffered by Lea Tahuhu in the ODI series opener has opened the door for the 25-year-old in the game’s shortest format.

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“Everyone saw how well Brooke went in the recent ODI series,” said New Zealand captain Sophie Devine. “She stepped up with the bat and ball offering some handy overs. Although she’s not a like-for-like replacement for Lea Tahuhu, it’s good to see her getting a chance in the T20 format.”

Meanwhile, seamer Gabby Sullivan remains with the hosts’ squad as injury cover for Hannah Rowe, who tweaked her quad muscle in Sunday’s 50-over consolation victory in Dunedin.

The T20I series will take place in Wellington, with all three games part of doubleheaders, also including games between the men’s teams of New Zealand and Australia.

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