Eighteen year old Otago left arm seam bowler Kate Heffernan has been named in the 13-player T20 squad, while 22-year-old batswoman Lauren Down has made the ODI side after a strong season for Auckland.
New Zealand coach Haidee Tiffen said it was the raw talent and athleticism of the players, alongside their consistent performances, that caught her and selector Kirsty Bond's attention.
Kate Heffernan of the Otago Sparks. Photo: Photosport
"The fact that Kate is a left-armer was certainly a factor in her selection as she will bring that point of difference. We see an immense amount of potential in Kate, particularly as we look ahead a bit further to a World Cup in New Zealand in 2021.
"Lauren's been on our radar for a while in both formats and we also think she's one for the future. She's explosive with the bat and is a terrific fielder across the park."
Canterbury all-rounder and Kate Ebrahim (nee Broadmore) returns to the ODI squad, while Northern Districts T20 leading run-scorer Natalie Dodd and pace-bowler Haley Jensen also return to the international scene in the T20 squad.
Suzie Bates will captain both sides, which feature the familiar faces of vice-captain Amy Satterthwaite, hard-hitting all-rounder Sophie Devine and 17-year-old leg-spinner Amelia Kerr.
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