After recording a career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe in the present tri-series in Harare on Thursday, Ish Sodhi, a spinner for New Zealand, stated that he is relishing the challenge of bowling in the powerplay overs in Twenty20 Internationals.
As his team won a competition that also featured South Africa for the fourth time in a row, the 32-year-old became the second bowler from New Zealand to reach 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, behind Tim Southee (164).
After recording a career-best 4-12 against Zimbabwe in the present tri-series in Harare on Thursday, Ish Sodhi, a spinner for New Zealand, stated that he is relishing the challenge of bowling in the powerplay overs in Twenty20 Internationals.
As his team won a competition that also featured South Africa for the fourth time in a row, the 32-year-old became the second bowler from New Zealand to reach 150 wickets in T20 Internationals, behind Tim Southee (164).
South Africa will play New Zealand in the final on Saturday in Harare.
They will remain for a set of two tests against Zimbabwe, the hosts.
Glenn Phillips, who is injured, will be replaced by batting all-rounder Michael Bracewell for the first test in Bulawayo, New Zealand Cricket announced on Friday.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter stated, “Glenn’s injury created a gap in the Test squad and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement.”
“We can maintain the same team balance thanks to Michael’s experience and skill level, which will be a huge advantage.
“Given he’s here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first test, we’re using the opportunity to include him in the squad.”
Due to a groin injury sustained during Major League Cricket in the United States earlier this month, Phillips was unable to travel to Zimbabwe.
