Jesse Ryder

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder had been involved in a string of alcohol-fuelled incidents
Jesse Ryder
Jesse Ryder will take an indefinite break from cricket
Jesse Ryder

New Zealand put England into bat in ODI

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl against England in their opening one-day international at Seddon Park on Sunday.
 

N. Zealand's Ryder opts for IPL over England series

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder will miss the Black Caps' home series against England and instead make himself available for the Indian Premier League, his manager said Monday.
 

Captaincy row rages as Kiwis head to S. Africa

New Zealand cricket chiefs issued a public apology to axed captain Ross Taylor, as a weakened Black Caps side prepared to depart for South Africa without the in-form batsman.
 

'Distressed' Taylor axed as N. Zealand cricket captain

Ousted New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor said on Friday he was distressed at being axed in favour of Brendon McCullum and needed a break from the game after a "very challenging" time.
 

'Distressed' Taylor axed as N.Zealand cricket captain

Ousted New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor said on Friday he was distressed at being axed in favour of Brendon McCullum and needed a break from the game after a "very challenging" time.
 

Taylor axed as New Zealand cricket captain

Ross Taylor was dumped as captain of the New Zealand cricket team in favour of Brendon McCullum Friday and will sit out the Black Caps' upcoming tour of South Africa, officials said.
 

Fine sours comeback for New Zealand's Ryder

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder was fined for using offensive language on Friday, taking the gloss off a dazzling return to first-class cricket as he strives to revive his international career.
 

No New Zealand contract for troubled batsman Ryder

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder's international career is in doubt after cricket organisers said he would not receive a central contract for the coming season.
 

Troubled NZ batsman Ryder takes psychologist to IPL

Troubled New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder will return from a self-imposed exile to play in the India Premier League (IPL) next month, taking his psychologist with him for support.
 

Troubled Ryder takes break

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder will take an indefinite break from cricket to deal with personal issues after being dropped following a drinking binge.
 

N.Zealand drop Ryder, Bracewell over booze row

Batsman Jesse Ryder and paceman Doug Bracewell have been suspended from the New Zealand team after an alcohol-fuelled row following a loss to South Africa, officials said.
 

Morkel stars as S. Africa flay N.Z. in ODI cricket

South Africa trounced New Zealand by eight wickets Wednesday, led by a Morne Morkel five-wicket haul and 92 runs from Hashim Amla, to seal victory in their one-day series with a game to spare.
 

Morkel stars as S. Africa trounce N.Z. in ODI cricket

South Africa trounced New Zealand by eight wickets Wednesday led by a Morne Morkel five-wicket haul and 92 runs from Hashim Amla, sealing victory in their one-day series with a game to spare.
 

Morne Morkel wrecks N.Z. in second ODI cricket match

A five-wicket haul for Morne Morkel saw New Zealand dismissed for 230 after a batting collapse in the second one-day international against South Africa at McLean Park on Wednesday.
 

South Africa cruise to victory on de Villiers ton

South African captain AB de Villiers compiled a superb century to lead his side to an easy six wicket win over New Zealand in the opening one-day international at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
 

N.Z. bank on McCullum-Williamson stand in ODI cricket

A 79-run stand by Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson propelled New Zealand to 253 for nine in the opening one-day international against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.
 

N.Z. win toss and bat against S. Africa in ODI cricket

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat in the opening one-day international against South Africa at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
 

South Africa clinch NZ T20 series in thriller

South Africa battled to a thrilling three-run win over New Zealand to claim the Twenty20 series 2-1 after the Black Caps suffered a dramatic late batting collapse in Auckland on Wednesday.
 

New Zealand win toss, bowl against South Africa

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and sent South Africa in to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international in Auckland on Wednesday.
 

Kiwis build lead after Australia collapse

New Zealand led Australia by 153 runs after day two of the fast-moving second Test on Saturday, aiming to build a decisive second innings lead after blasting the hosts out for just 136.
 

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Jesse Ryder
Personal information
Full nameJesse Daniel Ryder
Born6 August 1984 (1984-08-06) (age 25)
Masterton, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Batting styleLeft-handed batsman
Bowling styleRight-arm medium
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National sideNew Zealand
Test debut (cap 241)17 October 2008 v Bangladesh
Last Test26 August 2009 v Sri Lanka
ODI debut (cap 146)9 February 2008 v England
Last ODI27 September 2009 v Sri Lanka
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2004–presentWellington
2007Ireland
2002–2004Central Districts
Career statistics
CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches11215278
Runs scored8986373,4111,933
Batting average49.8835.3843.7326.84
100s/50s2/41/37/173/9
Top score201105236114
Balls bowled3782562,7431,180
Wickets484539
Bowling average53.0035.2528.5129.58
5 wickets in innings0000
10 wickets in match0n/a0n/a
Best bowling2/73/294/234/39
Catches/stumpings8/–5/–43/–24/–
Source: CricketArchive, 27 September 2009