Good news on Nash
From Stuff, February 6, 2001

At last a piece of encouraging news from New Zealand Cricket's medical files - allrounder Dion Nash is eyeing a comeback for the one-day series against Pakistan later this month.

Nash has been unable to bowl for four months because of a back injury but he marked his return to the crease with three wickets from 11 overs for Auckland against Central Districts in a Shell Trophy match at Palmerston North on Friday and Saturday.

Chairman of selectors Sir Richard Hadlee watched Nash and later approached him about a possible return in the one-dayer against Sri Lanka in Auckland tomorrow, but Nash has requested more time.

"He basically said he was very, very keen to come back but just wanted a wee bit more time," Hadlee said.

"I was impressed with what I saw in Palmerston North. He was off his normal run and was getting the ball through nicely so it is great news."

The key to Nash's international prospects is how his back recovers from the increased stress of bowling on a regular basis. Up till the match against Central Districts he had been playing as a specialist batsman.

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