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Auckland, Mar 12 (PTI) Injury concerns have forced New Zealand Cricket selectors to leave all-rounder Jacob Oram out of the squad while including uncapped pace bowler Brent Arnel for the first Test against India in Hamilton from March 18.
Oram, who has been plagued by injury, was left out since it was felt he was not fit enough for the first Test.
The all-rounder, who has five hundreds and 60 wickets in his kitty in 31 Tests, was replaced by James Franklin.
Oram played in the one-day series against India but has been found wanting with his fitness since returning from a calf muscle strain.
"He has made good progress in recovering from injury, but Jacob is not yet fully confident that his body would stand up to the rigours of a five-day game," NZC selection committee chief Glenn Turner said.
Oram will instead play first class cricket and could be considered for later Tests in the series, Turner added.
The second Test starts in Napier from March 26 and the third will be played in Wellington from April 3.
Returning from injury was opening fast bowler Chris Martin. PTI
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Auckland, Mar 12 (PTI) Injury concerns have forced New Zealand Cricket selectors to leave all-rounder Jacob Oram out of the squad while including uncapped pace bowler Brent Arnel for the first Test against India in Hamilton from March 18.
Oram, who has been plagued by injury, was left out since it was felt he was not fit enough for the first Test.
The all-rounder, who has five hundreds and 60 wickets in his kitty in 31 Tests, was replaced by James Franklin.
Oram played in the one-day series against India but has been found wanting with his fitness since returning from a calf muscle strain.
"He has made good progress in recovering from injury, but Jacob is not yet fully confident that his body would stand up to the rigours of a five-day game," NZC selection committee chief Glenn Turner said.
Oram will instead play first class cricket and could be considered for later Tests in the series, Turner added.
The second Test starts in Napier from March 26 and the third will be played in Wellington from April 3.
Returning from injury was opening fast bowler Chris Martin. PTI
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