Finn Allen set to miss start of India T20i series on a caveat, provided his Perth Scorchers reach BBL finals.
Finn Allen to miss start of India T20I series if Scorchers reach BBL finals.
Due to BBL obligations, opener Finn Allen may miss the beginning of New Zealand’s next five-match Twenty20 International series in India.
The series, which begins in Nagpur on January 21, is a crucial prelude to the T20 World Cup, which will take place in Sri Lanka and India. Three ODIs are scheduled for January 11–17 as part of the second leg of New Zealand’s white-ball trip.
However, if the Perth Scorchers advance to the BBL final scheduled for January 25, Allen might not be available until the fourth Twenty20 International on January 28. On January 17 in Perth, the Scorchers play the Melbourne Stars to conclude their regular season. Allen should be available for the entire T20I series if they don’t make it to the finals.
“Pending selection, I’ll head straight to India once the Big Bash finishes up for us [Scorchers],” Allen told.
“Playing for New Zealand is still, for me, the pinnacle and the reason why I love playing is to represent my country,” Allen said. “But cricket’s obviously evolving and changing year on year.
“New Zealand Cricket’s been really good to work with over the last wee while. [I’m] confident about getting back into some Black Caps stuff after the Big Bash and hopefully can continue that.”