New Zealand name Test squad against India, Rachin returns
CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal:
New Zealand have announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India. Tom Latham will captain the side, while star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who has been recovering from injury, has returned to the team. Opener Devon Conway and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell have also been included.
Rachin Ravindra had been sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury during a promotional event in September. Because of this, he could not play in the T20 and ODI matches against India. He has now been included in the Test squad, although his fitness will be monitored. Conway was injured after colliding with teammate Matt Henry during practice, while Blundell is recovering from a thigh muscle problem. All three players will try to be fully fit by the first Test.
New Zealand have also included fast bowler Jacob Duffy in the squad. Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes and Will O'Rourke could not be included because of injury and fitness-related issues.
The first Test between India and New Zealand will be played from November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The second match will be held from November 27 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The series will be important for both teams in terms of the World Test Championship.
New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Will Young.
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