The Australian Over 70s Cricket Team tour of New Zealand continues this week with two matches played in Wellington.

They take-on a Wellington Invitation XI at Petone Recreation Ground today before the inaugural 50 Over ODI against New Zealand at Hutt Recreation Ground on Sunday.

These matches are further indication that cricket is a game for all ages and proof of the continuing growth of our game within the Veterans Cricket New Zealand influence.

Match details:

Wellington Invitational XI v Australia Over-70s

Petone Recreation Ground

Friday 21st February, 10.30am

New Zealand Over-70s v Australia Over-70s

Hutt Recreation Ground

Sunday 23rd February, 10.30am

Squads:

Wellington Invitational XI:

Grant Baker (c)

Murray Riley

John Dean

Murray McMahon

Ken James

Ron Gibbard

Dave O'Leary

Bob Cubin

John Renshaw (Northern Districts)

Roger Harvey (Northern Districts)

Rod Smith (Auckland)

New Zealand Over-70s

Bevan Guthrie (Otago) (c) 

John Cushen (Otago)

Trevor Thornton (Canterbury)

Mike Mehaffey (Canterbury)

John Penny (Canterbury)

Grant Baker (Wellington)

Paul Gini (Wellington)

Murray Riley (Wellington)

John Steer (Auckland)

John Easson (Northern Districts)

Roger Harvey (Northern Districts)

John Renshaw (Northern Districts)

Article added: Friday 21 February 2020