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New Zealand cricketers who joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) will be eligible for national selection if they sever all ties with the competition.
New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said the rebel players would be eligible for selection for New Zealand's tour to Sri Lanka and a New Zealand ‘A’ tour to India, both starting in August, if they cut their ICL ties.
Of the nine players who joined the ICL, most had already retired or been dropped from the national team, and Vaughan acknowledged that fast bowlers Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey were the most likely to play again for New Zealand.
“We understand both of these players wish to return to international cricket - which is great news for cricket in New Zealand,” Vaughan said.
Bond's career with New Zealand has been regularly interrupted by injury, playing only 17 Tests since his debut in late 2001, but in those matches he took an impressive 79 wickets at an average of 22.39.
The 33-year-old is nearing the end of his career but would be welcomed back by a team thin on penetrating fast bowlers.
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