“There is a good probability, he is within the 13,” Southee stated of O’Rourke. “Neil’s been across the group as nicely and been a terrific performer for us for a protracted time frame.
“It is nice to have these selections to be made. Will’s an thrilling expertise and has had slightly style of worldwide cricket, and I am positive he has a brilliant future within the highest stage as nicely.”
O’Rourke made his worldwide debut in the course of the residence ODI sequence in opposition to Bangladesh final December. He picked up 5 wickets in three matches. Southee stated that at 6’4, O’Rourke is a “massive and tall man” very very similar to Jamieson.
“His strengths are clearly his peak and talent to extract bounce,” Southee stated. “Being a giant, tall man he isn’t too dissimilar to KJ [Jamieson]. He is received expertise with the ball as nicely. He is received the instruments to be an excellent bowler and somebody who I am positive will thrive at this stage.”
“Will’s most likely performed a bit extra cricket than I had [at his age],” he added. “He is received a terrific head on his shoulders.
“He is a reasonably mature man from what I’ve seen of him. He is had slightly style already, so he is aware of what to anticipate, however you simply take pleasure in it and keep on with what you have completed that has received you right here.”
Wagner performed his earlier Check nearly a 12 months in the past, in Christchurch in opposition to Sri Lanka. The 37-year-old has featured in 63 Checks and brought 258 wickets.
“It is not simply Neil, it is any man who misses out, it is not a pleasant place to be,” Southee stated. “You need to be on the market, representing your nation, however the actuality is it is skilled sport, and there is solely 11 guys that may exit and play the sport.
“Normally, [coach] Gary [Stead] will break the information after which I will observe up with a little bit of chat as nicely. It is not the nicest a part of the job, however the guys are fairly understanding.”
“We can have one other look tomorrow, however with Daryl Mitchell not being right here, Will Younger will slip into the center order. We’ll determine on the ultimate make-up of the bowling assault within the morning, after one last take a look at the wicket.
“You take a look at the steadiness you want throughout the 5 days and decide in keeping with that.”
