Bevon Jacobs to miss Auckland cricket for Big Bash League stint

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New Zealand cricketer Bevon Jacobs is taking a leave from his Auckland commitments. He will instead play in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). The BBL season overlaps with New Zealand's domestic first-class tournament, the Plunket Shield. This move will cause him to miss part of Auckland's red-ball campaign for the T20 opportunity.

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