New Zealand wicketkeeper Adam Parore has announced that he is to take an indefinite break from all forms of cricket. Parore was replaced by Chris Nevin for the current one-day series against England, and has told New Zealand Cricket that he needs time to refresh himself. He has not officially made himself unavailable for the forthcoming three-Test series, but in a statement issued by NZC, said he was unsure as to whether he wanted to take part.

"Adam was disappointed not to be selected in the one-day side against England," said NZC chief executive Martin Snedden. "His non-selection has given him an opportunity to reflect on his position and he's decided he needs a complete break from cricket to rediscover his energy."

Leanne McGoldrick, Parore's manager, said the decision was "not a knee-jerk reaction to not being selected to play the one-dayers against England … He was extremely disappointed, but it brought forward his desire for a rest."

Parore is New Zealand's second most-capped one-day player with 179 appearances, but he has been struggling with the bat in the shorter game for a long time. Since January 1, 1999 he has made only one fifty in 77 matches, and averages just 17. By contrast, Nevin slashed 55 in his first match back.

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