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Black Cap Nathan Smith is embracing his seam-bowling all-rounder role ahead of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates

Black Cap Nathan Smith is embracing his seam-bowling all-rounder role ahead of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates

12 January 2025

He's one of three players who will embark on their first ICC major tournament for New Zealand, alongside fellow pace bowlers Will O'Rourke and Ben Sears.

Smith hopes to add some impetus with the bat during the campaign.

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12 Jan: Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith is thrilled to be the latest to join the long list of New Zealand cricketers who have competed at a major tournament

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