New Zealand Legends will make their debut in the 2022 edition of the Road Safety World Series. The inaugural edition of this tournament happened in 2020/21, where India Legends became the champions while playing under the captaincy of Sachin Tendulkar.
Apart from India Legends, the tournament also featured Bangladesh Legends, Sri Lanka Legends, England Legends, South Africa Legends and West Indies Legends. Last year, Australia Legends pulled out of the tournament after just one game owing to the COVID-19 protocols, but they will make a comeback this year.
With the Road Safety World Series getting bigger this year, some of the former Indian Premier League stars will make a return and play for the New Zealand Legends team. Here’s a list of those five names.
1. Ross Taylor will captain New Zealand Legends
Ross Taylor, who announced his retirement in 2022 after the ODI series against the Netherlands, will lead the Kiwi side in Road Safety World Series. He played for RCB, PWI, DD and RR in his IPL career.
2. Jacob Oram will play for New Zealand Legends
Former New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram represented three franchises in his IPL career. He played for Chennai Super Kings before representing Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. Now, he will turn up for the Kiwi team in Road Safety World Series.
3. Kyle Mills will play for New Zealand Legends
Former Punjab Kings pacer Kyle Mills will also turn for the Kiwi team in the Road Safety World Series. Mills also coached Kolkata Knight Riders.
4. Shane Bond
Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has been named in the Kiwi squad as well. He played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in his IPL career.
5. Scott Styris
Former Chennai Super Kings and Deccan Chargers all-rounder Scott Styris will represent the Kiwi team in the Road Safety World Series. Overall, the Kiwis have a strong squad and will be in contention to win the tournament.
