Perth-based Kyle Christie answers Hong Kong’s call with local-born bowler named in squads to face PNG and Kenya
Kinchit Shah, Jamie Atkinson and Mark Chapman are also returning for ODI games as Hong Kong players brace for a busy November
Perth-based fast bowler Kyle Christie was on Monday named in Hong Kong squads to face Papua New Guinea and Kenya in November. Cricket Hong Kong named two separate 14-man squads with Christie included for both series.
The three-game one-day international series against Papua New Guinea will be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on November 4, 6 and 8, with former Hong Kong captain Jamie Atkinson named to make his return after his absence during the tour of the UK and Ireland.
ICC World T20 squad member Kinchit Shah has also been recalled to the line-up.
“We welcome back Kinchit who has set the standard in our premier league and answered the coaching staffs request for runs,” director of cricket Charlie Burke said. “Kyle is Hong Kong born and playing in Perth, Western Australia, looking forward to having another pace option, who is also a very handy batsmen.
“He was discovered as part of our global talent search to bring Hong Kong-born cricketers back to their roots.