Brad Scott to replace Astle in Kiwi World Cup Preliminary squad

Christchurch, Feb 6 (UNI) All-rounder Bradley Scott was today included in New Zealand's 30-man preliminary squad for the ICC World Cup in place of Nathan Astle who retired from international cricket last month.

The 27-year-old left-hand bat and left-arm medium pace plays for state side Otago and has taken 11 shield wickets this summer at an average of 32.81, with an economy rate of 3.99 runs per over.

In a provincial career spanning 40 one-dayers, Scott has taken 51 wickets at 31.90, with an economy rate of 4.58, and scored 302 runs at 21.57.

New Zealand's 15-man squad for the World Cup, starting next month in the West Indies, will be named on February 13, a board statement said.

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