Loyal cricketing servants XI

In light of the selections of first-class journeymen Peter Ingram and Andy McKay to the New Zealand squad, Daniel Richardson, in the Manawatu Standard, takes a look at 11 journeymen in domestic cricket who haven't played for New Zealand in any form of the game.

Michael Parlane, Northern Districts, debut 1992-93
The definitive first-class journeyman and the obvious choice for the captaincy. The older Parlane brother is the longest-serving current first-class player in New Zealand. He's a steady opener who has 15 tons in the four-day game, but with an average of 32 he was hardly banging down the door for a call-up to the next level.

Neal Parlane, Wellington, debut 1996-97
Parlane could count himself a bit unlucky he hasn't been thought of as an opener in recent times with some heavy scoring, particularly in the Twenty20 competition this summer. The 31-year-old has been a loyal servant to Wellington and Northern Districts and can also keep wickets if required.