Southee replaces Bond by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	SE Bond
Event:	Pakistan in New Zealand 2009/10

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DateLine: 2nd December 2009

 

Tim Southee has been named replacement for the injured Shane Bond in New Zealand's squad for the second Test against Pakistan. Bond suffered minor abdominal discomfort following the 32-run victory in Dunedin and was subsequently ruled out of the remaining two matches.

 

Southee's inclusion comes after a strong outing for Northern Districts against Wellington in Hamilton during the Plunket Shield last week. Southee wrecked Wellington's first innings, finishing with extraordinary figures of 25-12-27-8.

 

Southee, 20, did well in the limited-overs series against Pakistan in the UAE. He last played a Test against India in April. He and Daryl Tuffey are in contention for the third seamer's role in the Wellington Test, starting tomorrow.