A first Indian Premier League contract could rob Wellington batting sensation Finn Allen of a potential Black Caps Twenty20 debut this month. Remarkably, Allen has been snapped up by an IPL side before even representing the Black Caps - a first for a New Zealander. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Finn Allen enjoyed a dream first season with the Wellington Firebirds, culminating in an IPL T20 deal. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Firebirds opener Finn Allen destroyed bowling attacks in the T20 Super Smash, scoring the most runs in the competition (512). He's forced really strong selection conversations and he is part of discussions.”Allen's IPL selection takes the number of Kiwis featuring in the lucrative IPL tournament to nine.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2021 18:33 UTC