Oram to join BLACKCAPS

State Central Stags all-rounder Jacob Oram will fly to Adelaide on Sunday to join the BLACKCAPS.

Injured during the second National Bank Test against Sri Lanka in early December, Oram has been back playing for his province for the last two weeks, first as a batsman only and more recently as an all-rounder.

Oram rejoins the BLACKCAPS when they arrive in South Australia on Monday, following their day-night match against Australia in Sydney on Sunday.

BLACKCAPS manager Lindsay Crocker said that Kyle Mills could also be on the same flight.

“Mills is playing today and if the New Zealand selectors are satisfied with his fitness and form he will also head to Adelaide,” Crocker explained.

The make-up of the BLACKCAPS squad may be reassessed in Adelaide, depending on the fitness of Shane Bond and if both Oram and Mills cross the Tasman.

“Shane Bond had an MRI scan this afternoon in Sydney in an attempt to pinpoint his back problems. The results should be known later this afternoon Australian time. He will not play on Sunday and is in doubt for Tuesday in Adelaide as well,” he said.

Scott Styris stood down from State Auckland Aces’ State Shield match in Christchurch with a strained calf muscle.

He expects to be back running again on Saturday and his availability for Auckland’s next match will be monitored daily.