IND vs NZ: New Zealand announce squad for Test series; Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway return
(Courtesy : Zimbabwe Cricket)
Tom Latham will lead New Zealand in India Test series.
India and New Zealand are currently playing a five-match ODI series after completing the T20I leg of the tour. India have already taken a 2-0 lead in the ODI series, while the third match in Hamilton was washed out due to rain.
With the ODI series nearing its end, both teams will soon shift their focus towards red-ball cricket. India and New Zealand are scheduled to play a two-match Test series, starting November 19 in Wellington.
Ahead of the series, New Zealand have announced their 14-member squad, with Tom Latham named as captain. The squad also includes Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell, despite all three players dealing with injury concerns.
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell included despite injuries
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Devon Conway suffered a concussion after colliding with teammate Matt Henry during a training session. Ravindra injured his shoulder during a promotional shoot in September, while Blundell is recovering from a quadricep injury. All three are targeting fitness for the opening Test.
New Zealand have also included fast bowler Jacob Duffy, while Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes and Will O’Rourke have missed out due to injuries and recovery concerns.
Head coach Rob Walter said, “The squad is largely consistent with the team that competed in England earlier this year, so it’ll be great to be back together to try and recreate some of that success on home soil.”
The first Test will be played at Basin Reserve in Wellington from November 19, followed by the second match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27.
New Zealand will come into the series after beating England 2-1 in their last Test series in June. They will look to continue the same form against India and make the most of playing at home.
India will also look to win both matches and collect important WTC points. The series will be important for both teams as they aim to finish among the top teams and reach the 2027 World Test Championship Final.
New Zealand’s full squad for India test series
Tom Latham (c), 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.
Who will captain New Zealand in the Test series against India?
Tom Latham will captain New Zealand in the two-match Test series.
When will the India vs New Zealand Test series begin?
The first Test will begin on November 19, 2026, in Wellington.
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