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January 21, 2025 3:50 PM

Published by Cricket Wellington

BLACKCAPS seamer Nathan Smith is making his return to the Firebirds squad following a few months of cricket in which he debuted for the national team in all three formats.

Smith is the reigning Men’s Domestic Cricketer of the Year and will provide a boost to the Firebirds with both bat and ball as he looks to be available for the foreseeable future before the Champions Trophy in February.

Through six rounds of the Super Smash the Firebirds are in a precarious position, needing to win most of their remaining games to have a realistic shot at making the finals weekend set for the Cello Basin Reserve on February 1 & 2.

Gareth Severin has also been included in place of Tim Robinson, who was a late scratch due to a slight shoulder concern.

Troy Johnson exits the matchday squad as the corresponding move for Smith’s inclusion.

BLACKCAP Rachin Ravindra is currently in a period of NZC-mandated rest and will likely be available for selection within the next few rounds.

Coming off a solid win on Wellington Anniversary Day, the Blaze are unchanged as they look to take down a strong Canterbury side at home tomorrow.

Australian overseas player Maitlan Brown has made an immediate impact with the team, contributing with both bat and ball yesterday in a game that included two wickets for the debutant.

Watch our Super Smash Round 7 doubleheader and free on TVNZ Duke or online at TVNZ+ from 12:40pm tomorrow, January 22nd 2025.

The Wellington Firebirds and Blaze for Round 7 of the Super Smash are:

Wellington Blaze

Melie Kerr (c)

Nicole Baird

Maitlan Brown

Rebecca Burns

Natasha Codyre

Sophie Devine

Xara Jetly

Caitlin King

Jess Kerr

Sam MacKinder

Jess McFadyen

Gemma Sims

Wellington Firebirds

Nick Kelly (c)

Muhammad Abbas

Michael Bracewell

Tom Blundell

James Hartshorn

Ben Sears

Gareth Severin

Nathan Smith

Michael Snedden

Jesse Tashkoff

Logan van Beek

Peter Younghusband

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