Canterbury announce squads for England games

New Zealand batsmen Peter Fulton and Michael Papps have been included in the Canterbury squads for the two back-to-back 50-over practice games against England on February 2 and 3.

For the second match, the squad will be boosted by the inclusion of Chris Harris, the former New Zealand allrounder. The squad has three changes from the first game, with Leighton Burtt, Hamish Bennett and Harris replacing Todd Astle, Michael Davidson and Carl Frauenstein. Kruger van Wyk will captain the side in both games, which will be played at Christchurch's Village Green.

England play their first Twenty20 international against New Zealand in Auckland on February 5.

Canterbury XI for 1st match: Kruger Van Wyk (capt), Todd Astle, Ryan Burson, Michael Davidson, Andrew Ellis, Peter Fulton, Carl Frauenstein, Brandon Hiini, Ryan McCone, Johann Myburgh, Michael Papps, Iain Robertson, Shanan Stewart

2nd match: Kruger Van Wyk (capt), Hamish Bennett, Ryan Burson, Leighton Burtt,Andrew Ellis, Peter Fulton, Chris Harris, Brandon Hiini, Johann Myburgh,Michael Papps, Iain Robertson, Shanan Stewart