New Zealand continue to fine tune their squad for the World Cup with a five-match series against India before their final round of three ODIs against Bangladesh next month. While head coach Gary Stead says there are still areas to address, on the whole, he is happy with the balance of their squad.
BACK UP OPTION
For balance, Nicholls could be back-up keeper at World Cup
"It's a possibility; Henry has had a little bit of keeping in the past," New Zealand coach Gary Stead. © Getty
"There are a number of guys who are sticking their hand up and that is a great problem to have," Stead said on Thursday (January 17). "I would say the position of the team and the players we have is the healthiest it's been for a long time, and that is a testament to the work the guys are putting in.
"Anytime you play for New Zealand, it is a great opportunity to go out there and cement your name for a long period. We want our guys to make it tough as they can for the selectors, when it comes to World Cup time, even though that is a while down the track."
New Zealand will be tempted by the opportunity of picking three spinning options, but that means they will have to give up on picking a specialist back-up 'keeper, leaving