New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs gets maiden call-up for Sri Lanka series
New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs gets maiden call-up for Sri Lanka series
New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs received his maiden national team call-up for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka, the country’s cricket body confirmed on Monday.
He made the headlines when Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai bought the unheralded 21-year-old batter for 3 million Indian rupees ($35,595) at the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia last month.
“It’s obviously an exciting time for Bevon and his family,” said selector Sam Wells.
“He’s a promising player with a lot of talent and we’re looking forward to exposing him to international cricket. He’s clearly got a lot of power with the bat, but he’s also shown in the longer formats that he has a decent technique and temperament,” he added.
The Blackcaps face Sri Lanka in three T20s starting on Saturday in Mount Maunganui, followed by a three-match ODI series from January 5, their last before the Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan.
The three-match series will also be Mitchell Santner’s first tenure as full-time captain, after taking over the role from Kane Williamson.
