02/25/2013 The
Auckland Aces will be bolstered by the return of
Blackcaps Colin Munro and Kyle Mills
for the start of their Ford Trophy campaign against the Canterbury Wizards today.
The 12 named for
the first round clash also sees opener Tim McIntosh and all-rounder Donovan
Grobbelaar join the squad.
The Aces play
three away games to start the Ford Trophy, with the Canterbury
game followed by trips to Hamilton and Wellington, before a run
of four home games.
After a
disappointing finish to the Plunket Shield Aces coach Matt Horne is looking to
start afresh in the one day format and pleased to have his Blackcaps available.
"Bringing Colin (Munro) and Kyle (Mills) back is great and gives us a really
good balance to the side. The Ford Trophy gives us a bit of a chance to refocus
and also a new challenge to finish off the season well."
The 12 from which
a team will be named for today's game starting at 11am is as follows:
Gareth Hopkins (Captain) (Parnell)
Michael Bates (Suburbs New Lynn)
Craig Cachopa (Takapuna)
Colin de Grandhomme (Howick Pakuranga)
Donovan Grobbelaar (Howick Pakuranga)
Dusan Hakaraia (Grafton United)
Anaru Kitchen (Waitakere City)
Tim McIntosh (Parnell)
Bruce Martin (Parnell)
Kyle Mills (Howick Pakuranga)
Colin Munro (Howick Pakuranga)
Matt Quinn (Cornwall)
Many
thanks to our sponsors and funding partners:
HRV, Ford, Admission Digital, Action Indoor Sports, Benefitz, The Lion
Foundation, NZ Community Trust, Cancer Society, ASB Community Trust, Four Winds
Foundation, Infinity Foundation, Nautilus Foundation, Trillian Trust, Mondiale,
Cricket Express, White Cross Accident & Medical, Canterbury of NZ, Cruise
Company, Staples Rodway, Health & Sports Fitness Club, Russell McVeagh and
The Mortgage Supply Company.
For more information see http://www.aucklandcricket.co.nz

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