Scott Kuggeleijn steps down from New Zealand playing obligationsJOHN DAVIDSON/PHOTOSPORT Scott Kuggeleijn has been in impressive form for Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield. Scott Kuggeleijn has removed himself from selection for the New Zealand A team to play Pakistan while he awaits trial on a rape charge. The NZ A side is due to be named on Thursday and a New Zealand Cricket statement said that "under normal circumstances" Kuggeleijn would have been selected. READ MORE:* Thrilling domestic cricket finales* Wellington take Plunket Shield lead* Astle spins Canterbury to unlikely winHowever, the 24-year-old has asked to be temporarily excused from any potential New Zealand representative playing obligations. "New Zealand Cricket agrees with his assessment and concerns, and has granted the request.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2016 00:22 UTC