Sinclair's lifesaver
Mathew Sinclair is not terribly disappointed with not being picked in New Zealand’s squad to tour South Africa
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Mathew Sinclair is not terribly disappointed with not being picked in New Zealand’s squad to tour South Africa. Speaking to stuff.co.nz, he says,
“I haven't played any cricket over the winter and, from a selection point of view, I had no recent form to back my claims.”
Sinclair indicated that the contract with New Zealand cricket had been a boon.
"That was a little lifesaver really and has given me some stability financially.”
In another story, Gareth Hopkins, who made the team, says that the time spent with Glenn Turner helped him mould his batting.
"I remember one day I was in the nets and I asked him `did you ever have a couple of options for a ball when you were attacking the bowling?' and he just looked at me and said `yes Hoppy, three or four.’"
Mathew Varghese is sub-editor (stats) at Cricinfo