Duffy called in for Tri Series in Pakistan

LAHORE: Otago Volts pace-bowler Jacob Duffy has been added to the New Zealand’s ODI squad for the upcoming Tri Series in Pakistan, starting in Lahore on Saturday, February 8.

According to PCB press release, the right-arm paceman was a star of the recent in-bound tour by Sri Lanka when he claimed 12 wickets across the five white-ball matches he played and was named Player of the KFC T20I series.

Coach Gary Stead said Duffy would add depth to the pace-bowling department and was specific cover for Lockie Ferguson who is currently playing in the ILT20.Duffy will depart to Pakistan with the Blackcaps ODI squad on Monday evening.

The Blackcaps face Pakistan in the opening game of the tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 8, before playing South Africa at the same venue on Monday February 10, followed by a potential final in Karachi on Friday February 14. The Blackcaps get their ICC Champions Trophy campaign underway in the opening match of the tournament against hosts Pakistan in Karachi on February 19.