Pride of the south called into Black Caps squad
"Jacob’s been part of many Black Caps squads in the past and has always acquitted himself well at international level."
Jacob Duffy has been called into the Black Caps T20 squad which will take on United Arab Emirates this week.
Duffy, who started his cricketing journey in Southland, replaces Blair Tickner who has been withdrawn to allow him to be at home with his wife and newborn daughter.
Tickner was due to travel today to join the squad in Dubai following his daughter’s birth late last week; however, a decision has been made for him to stay at home in Hawke’s Bay with his family.
Otago Volts bowler Jacob Duffy will replace Tickner in the squad and travel to Dubai on Monday.
Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Duffy always added to any squad he was selected for.
"Jacob’s been part of many Black Caps squads in the past and has always acquitted himself well at international level.
“He’s got good skills and experience and we look forward to welcoming him into our squad in Dubai.”
The first T20I against the UAE is 6pm Thursday (2am Friday NZT) at Dubai International Stadium.
Duffy emerged as a schoolboy star a touch over a decade ago while attending Southland Boys’ High School.
The now 29-year-old made his Otago Volts debut as a 17-year-old while still at school.
Revised BLACKCAPS UAE T20 Squad
Tim Southee (c)
Adi Ashok*
Chad Bowes
Mark Chapman
Dane Cleaver
Jacob Duffy
Dean Foxcroft*
Kyle Jamieson
Ben Lister
Cole McConchie
Jimmy Neesham
Rachin Ravindra
Mitchell Santner
Tim Seifert
Will Young