New Zealand pacer Adam Milne

Wellington:

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has withdrawn from the limited overs tour of India and Pakistan due to lack of adequate preparation.

Milne played in the home series against India despite a hamstring strain, but then missed two matches in the Ford Trophy in December.

He then played in the first two matches of the Super Smash for the Wellington Firebirds, but playing six ODIs in a 16-day tour of Pakistan and India was considered too risky.

After this, with mutual consent, it was decided to replace Milne with fast bowler Blair Tickner, who is currently in Pakistan with the Test team.

New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen said it was not an easy decision to make. 

He said in a New Zealand Cricket statement, 'Adam made us clearly aware of his concerns.

After talking to him, we agreed that his preparations were not enough to play two consecutive one-match series of three matches.

We appreciate his honesty.

The players playing in the ODI series will leave for Pakistan on January 4.

The series of three ODIs and as many T20 matches against India will start from January 18.


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