New Zealand bulwark Kane Williamson will mark his return to Tests in the three-match Test series against England while allrounder Nathan Smith has earned his maiden call-up in the format. He was the standout bowler for Wellington in the Plunkett Shield with 33 wickets at an average of 17.
New Zealand Test Squad: Tom Latham (C),Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd & 3rd Tests), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young
Williamson sat out New Zealand’s historic 3-0 series win over India last month due to a groin injury which he had sustained in Sri Lanka. The experienced batter underwent rehabilitation to be declared fully fit for the home season, replacing Mark Chapman in the squad.
Series Schedule:
1st Test – November 28- December 2 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
2nd Test – December 6-December 10 at Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
3rd Test – December 14-December 18 at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Wellington Firebirds bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith has earned his maiden Test call-up for the upcoming three-match Tegel Test series against England, starting at Hagley Oval on November 28.
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