OPINION: The announcement of the Black Caps squad to compete in the men's cricket World Cup attracted a predictable level of attention this week. READ MORE* Uncapped Tom Blundell, legspinner Ish Sodhi to nab final two Black Caps cup spots* Cricket World Cup: Black Caps top XI carries their hopes as allrounders hold keyIt's unfortunate that the cricket and rugby World Cups fall in the same years. ANTHONY AU-YEUNG/GETTY IMAGES Two-test wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is confident his lack of ODI cricket won't hinder him at the Cricket World Cup. If a Black Caps side gets knocked out in the semis, it's just par for the course, even cause for celebration. MARK BAKER/AP New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor, left, walks with coach Gary Stead to the announcement of the New Zealand World Cup squad.

Source: Stuff April 05, 2019 21:56 UTC