The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia will start from November 22 in Perth. The second big series will start only after this test match is over. Interestingly, this series will be played in Australia’s neighboring country, New Zealand. The England team will be touring New Zealand at that time and the first Test match between the two teams will be played from November 28. In such a situation, the host New Zealand has announced this 3-match test series. Former captain Kane Williamson has returned to New Zealand’s Test team.
Kane has recovered from the back injury that kept him out of New Zealand’s tour of India, but has now joined the squad for the match against England. At the same time, all-rounder Nathan Smith has been included in the Test squad for the first time. Uncapped seamer Jacob Duffy is also part of the squad, while Bear Sears and Kyle Jamison are out through injury. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Centner, who took 13 wickets in Pune, has been included in the squad for the second and third Tests in Wellington and Hamilton. The first Test will be played in Christchurch from November 28.
Entry of a new face in the team
The 26-year-old Smith made his international debut earlier this week in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. In last season’s Plunkett Shield, he was the highest wicket-taker with 33 wickets at an average of 17.18. After this brilliant performance, he was given a central contract in September. Ajaz Patel, who took 15 wickets against India, has not been included in the squad, which means his record of taking all 85 Test wickets away from home will remain intact for now. This 3-match Test series will be Tim Southee’s last Test series. After this he will say goodbye to Test cricket. However, he will be available for selection once New Zealand reach the WTC final.
New Zealand vs England Test Series Complete Schedule (NZ vs ENG Test Series Complete Schedule)
- 1st Test: Christchurch (November 28 to December 2)
- Second Test: Wellington (December 6 to 10)
- Third Test: Hamilton (December 14 to 18)
New Zealand squad for Test series against England: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (Tests 2 and 3), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
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