Jesse Ryder run-fest pushes Black Caps cause
New Zealand`s out-of-favour batman Jesse Ryder bludgeoned 136 from 57 balls against Ireland on Thursday to press his case for an international recall.
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Wellington: New Zealand`s out-of-favour batman Jesse Ryder bludgeoned 136 from 57 balls against Ireland on Thursday to press his case for an international recall.
He belted a century off 39 balls and notched eight sixes and 18 fours before being dismissed as Otago won by three wickets.
Ryder was dropped from the Black Caps in February after a late-night drinking session in the latest in a series of off-field indiscretions.
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson indicated this month that Ryder`s international career was not necessarily over but "he`s got a lot of ground to make up".
The Blacks Caps are struggling to find a winning one-day opening batting partnership ahead of next year`s World Cup, with Ryder offering a potential solution if he resolves his off-field problems.
South Africa cruised to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Tuesday.