The New Zealand Cricket Board has announced its team for the 3 Test match series against India. The series will start on October 16 in Bengaluru, while the second Test will be played in Pune from October 24 and the third in Mumbai from November 1. New Zealand’s star batsman Kane Williamson will not be able to play in the initial matches of this series.
It is difficult for Kane Williamson to play in the second Test against Sri Lanka due to a groin injury. Although he has been included in the team, but given his injury, he will initially be out of the team and will do rehabilitation. Team selector Sam Wells has expressed hope that Williamson can join the team in the middle of the series. Mark Chapman has been included in his place as cover.
New Zealand’s new captain
Tom Latham has been made the new captain of the team. Tim Southee resigned from the captaincy after losing the Test series against Sri Lanka.
IND vs NZ Test Series Schedule:
1st Test: 16-20 October, Bengaluru
2nd Test: 24-28 October, Pune
3rd Test: 1-5 November, Mumbai
New Zealand squad for 3 Test series against India
Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ejaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
