Andrew John McKay (born 17 April 1980) is a former

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er who played for the Wellington Firebirds in the State Championship, having moved from the Auckland Aces for the 2009–10 season. He was born in

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. In June 2015 McKay announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

International career

Mckay made his

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(ODI) debut at Napier for New Zealand, against Bangladesh, on 5 February 2010. Mckay made his international

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debut in what was to be his only test at

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for New Zealand, against India, on 20 November 2010 and took the prize wicket of The Master –

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as his 1st International Test wicket.

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International career

See also

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