New Zealand’s Wide-ranging Stock of Cricketers Source:Thuppahis The selections made for the short-form matches vs the touring Sri Lankan squad reveal that the Kiwis have a broad base of top-class cricketers. This is good for cricket in its widest sense. Editor Thuppahi Hard-hitting middle-order batter Bevon Jacobs has been handed his maiden New Zealand call-up by being picked for the upcoming three-match home T20I series against Sri Lanka.. Jacobs was part of the New Zealand XI side that took on Sri Lanka in a 10-overs-a-side tour match in Lincoln on Monday, although he did not get a chance to bat. Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra will be back in white-ball action for New Zealand [Cricinfo] The series against Sri Lanka will also see Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry make a return to the white-ball squads, having been rested during their tour of Sri Lanka to prepare for the home Tests ...