Parore ready for return to cricket

Adam Parore has confirmed to New Zealand Cricket chairman of selectors, Sir Richard Hadlee, and chief executive, Martin Snedden, that he is fully committed to playing for the CLEAR Black Caps in the upcoming National Bank Test Series against England.

Parore met with Hadlee and Snedden at New Zealand Cricket's Head Office in Christchurch this afternoon.

Parore told Hadlee and Snedden that the past month away from cricket had rejuvenated his desire to play.

"I was feeling exhausted after the Australian series and was planning a break after the England Tests. When I was left out of the one-day side I wanted to bring the break forward and I am grateful that New Zealand Cricket supported this decision.

"I am now feeling fully refreshed and it was very useful to meet face-to-face with Sir Richard and Martin and to tell them that I am 100 percent committed to a return for the England Tests," Parore said.

Chairman of selectors, Sir Richard Hadlee, said it was helpful to speak directly to the player and he was reassured of Adam's fitness and commitment as a result of the discussions.

"The selectors will now sit down to debate the Test side in the sure knowledge that Adam Parore is fully committed to the cause. This is very reassuring to the selection panel," Hadlee said.