McGlashan to make Otago debut in State Shield

The recall of Brendon McCullum to the New Zealand side has opened the way for promising former Central Districts wicket-keeper/batsman Peter McGlashan to move south.

McGlashan, who made his first-class debut against Otago in the 2000/01 season, has indicated a desire to move to Dunedin to play club cricket and make himself available for representative honours.

McCullum's elevation has sped McGlashan's progress and he will make his State Otago Volts appearance in Saturday's State Shield opener against Wellington at Molyneux Park in Alexandra.

Otago's wicket-keeper in recent times, Martyn Croy, wasn't available for selection before Christmas because of work commitments with the New Zealand Academy of Sport South Island and hasn't yet played any club cricket this summer.

McGlashan has played five first-class matches but has slipped down the Central Districts' pecking order behind Bevan Griggs, Martin Sigley and last year's New Zealand Under-19 gloveman Ian Sandbrook.