The New Zealand opening batsman, Bruce Edgar, of Wellington, unsuccessfully hooks at a short-pit-ched delivery during a 35over match against a Canterbury XI at Hagley Oval yesterday. The wicketkeeper is lan Smith of
Central Districts. New Zealand, batting first, made 146 for three with John Parker top scoring with 41 off 46 balls. Edgar contributed 38 and John Wright made 30. Canterbury replied with 105 for six, Lindsay Thorn
finishing with 41, Peter Rattray 25 and David Boyle was unbeaten on 24. Gary Troup picked up two for eight This morning, the New Zealand team, on a three* day trip to Christchurch, will have net practice and
a physical fitness session at Wigram tomorrow afternoon.
Only two of the New Zealand team to travel to Australia were absent yesterday, Mark Burgess, and Lance Cairns who is still overseas.
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