Senior pacer Mitchell McClanagan has criticized the New Zealand Cricket Board. McClanaghan accused the New Zealand Cricket Board of not wanting players once they reach a certain age. Players feel safe only if they are given long-term consideration. McClanaghan, 36, has played 77 international matches. The actor last participated in an international competition in 2018.
McClanagan says players get long-term contracts in the rugby team. So they are safe. Colin de Grandhomme retired from cricket yesterday after getting another job.
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Colin de Grandhomme retired from international cricket two days ago. This was announced by the New Zealand Cricket Board itself. The 36-year-old star said that the decision was taken because he was struggling with injuries. Grandhomme has been removed from the central contract.
Having played 29 Tests, 45 ODIs and 41 T20Is for New Zealand, Grandhomme is one of the best all-rounders to have played for New Zealand in contemporary cricket. Grandhomme has scored 1432 at an average of 38.70 in Tests. The player has scored 742 runs in 45 ODIs at an average of 26.5 and a strike rate of 106 and has scored 505 runs in 41 T20Is at an average of 15.8 and a strike rate of 138. The player has played 25 matches in the IPL and scored 303 runs at an average of 19 and a strike rate of 134.7. He has taken 49, 30, 12 and 6 wickets in Test, ODI, T20 and IPL matches respectively.
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