Bradley Scott called up to provisional WC squad

Bradley Scott, the Otago allrounder, has been added to New Zealand's 30-man squad for the World Cup.

Scott's inclusion in the expanded squad was confirmed today. He replaces Nathan Astle, who retired from all international cricket last month.

The 15-man squad for the World Cup, starting next month in the West Indies, will be named on February 13.

Scott, 27, is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and left-handed batsman who has helped Otago earn a home final in the State Shield one-day competition in Dunedin on Saturday.

He has taken 11 shield wickets this summer at an average of 32.81, with an economy rate of 3.99 runs per over.

In a provincial career spanning 40 one-dayers, Scott has taken 51 wickets at 31.90, with an economy rate of 4.58, and scored 302 runs at 21.57.