Ryder returns for series decider by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Event:

West Indies in New Zealand 2008/09

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DateLine: 12th January 2009

 

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been recalled for the fifth and final ODI against West Indies to be played in Napier on Tuesday. Ryder was dropped for the fourth match after missing a team meeting on the morning of January 8, and the training session in the afternoon, following a late night of drinking. Ryder, who was subsequently fined after a disciplinary hearing, is expected to play in his regular opening slot with his replacement in the fourth match, Martin Guptill, coming in at No. 3. Guptill scored an unbeaten 122 on debut but despite his dazzling display, New Zealand coach Andy Moles said there was no hesitation in reinstating Ryder.

 

Ryder's latest indiscretion followed his infamous night out in Christchurch last February, when he put his hand through a window while trying to gain access to a toilet area that had been accidentally locked. The injury occurred on the morning after New Zealand's ODI series win against England and it later emerged that he was also out drinking until 1:30 am on the eve of a game. He had to undergo surgery and was sidelined until September.