Mark Chapman was named Player of the Series for his outstanding batting performances during the five-match series against Pakistan.
Due to his great batting form. Mark Chapman have been added to New Zealand’s ODI side for the five-match series against Pakistan. Notably, the Kiwi all-rounder smashed a century in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Rawalpindi. Helping the visitors overcome Pakistan by six wickets. The 28-year-old scored 290 runs in five matches, winning him Player of the Series accolades.
Notably, Chapman’s performance in the T20I series wowed New Zealand head coach Gary Stead. He described it as “outstanding,” and he also commented on the inclusion of the all-rounder in the ODI squad.
“The way Mark’s played against one of the best T20 bowling attacks in the world has been nothing short of outstanding. His match-winning knock in the fifth and deciding match was particularly special and we’re happy to have someone in such strong form added to our ODI squad,”
According to nzherald.co.nz, Stead said.
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It’s wonderful to have some recognition for one’s efforts: Chapman
Chapman said that he had already checked out of the hotel and was ready to board a flight after getting called for the ODI series. After the news, he checked back in and had to unpack everything. The cricketer also expressed his delight that his hard work is finally paying off.
“I had to check back into my room because I already paid my bill and checked out. I sort of had my suitcases at the ground ready to go and brought them back to the hotel and started unpacking when I got back.
Chapman spoke about his unexpected call-up to the ODI team.
“Pretty thankful that they’re keeping me on … I feel like I’ve been chipping away in the background over the last couple of years and a few months. I guess it’s nice to see some reward for some hard work,”
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