Black Caps 2011/12 player profiles

Published: 11:19AM Friday November 20, 2009 Source: ONE Sport

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Ross Taylor
Earmarked as one of the next big things when he made his one-day debut for New Zealand in 2006, the belligerent Ross Taylor has all but delivered on his incredible promise. Full profile

Hamish Bennett
Bennett announced himself by taking 7 for 50 in a man-of-the-match performance in the 2008 State Shield Final. Full profile

Trent Boult
The Rotorua-born speedster was a shock inclusion in then-coach Andy Moles' squad for the Chappell/Hadlee series in Australia in early 2009. Full profile

Doug Bracewell
From the famous Bracewell family, Doug burst on to the international scene with two match-winning performances in his first three Tests. Full profile

Neil Broom
Broom could be pushing for a Test spot this summer if he continues his impressive domestic form for Otago. Full profile

Dean Brownlie
The Australian born batsman has been a revelation since making his Test debut late in 2011. Full profile

Daniel Flynn
An old-school batsman first and foremost, Flynn's fearless and determined manner at the crease has already won him many admirers. Full profile

Martin Guptill
Arrived on the international scene with a bang when the tall and talented top-order batsman made a century on one day international debut. Full profile

Brendon McCullum
Few cricketers in this country has sparked such debate as Otago's mercurial keeper batsman. Full profile

Nathan McCullum
Although not blessed with the prodigious talent of his younger brother, Nathan has carved his own niche as niggling spinner and swashbuckling batsman. Full profile

Andy McKay
McKay has plenty in common with New Zealand's best fast bowler of a generation, Shane Bond. Full profile

Chris Martin
A veteran at the ripe old age of 37, the slender right-arm seamer from Christchurch has become the mainstay of New Zealand's pace attack. Full profile

Kyle Mills
His form has seen him consistently rank inside the top ten ICC one-day ranked bowlers over the past few years. Full profile

Rob Nicol
Nicol's name had long been bandied about in selectorial debates. Full profile

Jacob Oram
The towering figure is always hard to miss on a cricket oval. Full profile

Jesse Ryder
The man dubbed "the next Martin Crowe" possesses the imposing presence of Chris Cairns, the eye-catching strokeplay of Nathan Astle and the technical aptitude of Crowe himself. Full profile

Tim Southee
Was always destined for higher honors when he made his first class debut for Northern Distracts at just 18-years-old. Full profile

Daniel Vettori
The former Black Caps skipper burst on to the international scene in 1997 when he made his debut against England and became New Zealand's youngest Test cricketer at just 18-years of age. Full profile

B.J. Watling
BJ Watling remains on the cusp of all three international teams. Full profile

Kane Williamson
Billed as the next big thing in New Zealand cricket, Williamson came of age in New Zealand's 2009 domestic summer. Full profile

Luke Woodcock
Sheer weight of runs forced the selectors' hand into elevating the stocky all-rounder to the international arena. Full profile

Reece Young
The Auckland-born keeper waited patiently for more than a decade, accumulating runs and keeping things tidy behind the stumps before finally receiving a Test call-up. Full profile

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