Troubled Jesse Ryder eyes KIWI return soon

Troubled New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder resumed his cricket career on Monday, targeting a return to the Black Caps after a tumultuous year that included a drugs ban and a near-fatal beating. He aims to play in the Volts’ season opener against his former team Wellington Firebirds next weekend, with the longer-term aim of returning to the New Zealand side for upcoming home series against the West Indies and India.  ‘My main goal is to push for the Black Caps again,’ Ryder told Fairfax Media. ‘All going well, I’d like to push for the West Indies tour.  ‘But, definitely, the main aim is to try and earn a call-up in time for that Indian tour if they don’t pick me for the West Indies tour,’ said the former Kiwi opener.