New Zealand vs England: Kane Williamson Returns as New Zealand Announces Squad for Home Test Series Against England
Ahead of the three-match home Test series against England, New Zealand has revealed its squad, featuring the return of Kane Williamson after recovering from a groin injury. Set to begin on November 28 in Christchurch, the series includes Nathan Smith’s maiden Test call-up, while injured players Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson remain sidelined. Mitchell Santner will strengthen the spin department in the later matches.
With a World Test Championship (WTC) Finals spot on the line, New Zealand has unveiled a formidable squad for their home Test series against England, which kicks off on November 28 in Christchurch. The team welcomes back their former captain Kane Williamson, who returns after recovering from a groin injury that kept him out of New Zealand’s recent series.
Williamson’s presence promises to bolster New Zealand’s batting lineup as they prepare for the high-stakes series. Another notable inclusion is all-rounder Nathan Smith, who received his first Test call-up following an impressive domestic season, where he took 33 wickets in the Plunket Shield at an average of 17.
Mitchell Santner, fresh off a stellar performance against India, will lead the spin attack in the second and third Tests at Wellington and Hamilton, providing a crucial edge in the later matches. However, New Zealand will miss pacers Ben Sears and Kyle Jamieson due to injuries. With a mix of experienced players and promising talent, New Zealand aims to secure vital points to stay in contention for the WTC Finals.
New Zealand Squad for England Tests
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.
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