Pacer Varun Aaron hailing from Jamshedpur was picked up in the 16-member five-match One Day International (ODI) side for the tour to New Zealand starting January 19 by BCCI on Tuesday. Varun who had been out from ODI due to an injury after 2011 is presently playing on behalf of Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy at Dhanbad.
Aaron is known to be one of the fastest bowler of Indian contingent. “I am happy that I have been selected for the upcoming ODI. As I have recovered from the injury, I am ready to be in action on the field,” he told The Pioneer.
Varun Aaron has played four ODIs till now. His last ODI match was against England at Mumbai in 2011. Jharkhand State Cricket Association members informed that Varun had performed extremely well in U-16 to U-25 cricket matches.
The five ODIs will be held at Napier (Jan 19), Hamilton (Jan 22 and Jan 28), Auckland (Jan 25) and Wellington (Jan 31). The two Tests will be hosted by Auckland (Feb 6-10) and Wellington (Feb 14-18).