Gaffaney to lead Otago A in series

Aggressive top order batsman Chris Gaffaney will lead the Otago A side at next month’s provincial series at Lincoln University.Gaffaney, the veteran of 49 first-class matches, lost his place in the State Otago Volts after poor form in the first two games but has a chance to fight back into contention with a good second XI series.He will be joined by several other players with first-class experience, that number including David Sewell, Nathan McCullum, Jordan Sheed, Simon Beare and Daryll Reddington.The A competition, starting on January 2, comprises six two-day games with the six major association teams being joined by the New Zealand Under-19 selection.The Otago A side is: Chris Gaffaney (captain), Robert King, Simon Beare, Jordan Sheed, Darin Smith, Jarrod Waldron, Grant Bilcliff, Tim Weston, Nathan McCullum, Hayden Finch, David Sewell, Daryl Reddington.