Team announced for Test series, selectors surprised everyone by selecting 5 spinners

Test Team Announced: New Zealand has announced its team for the one-Test series against Afghanistan and two-match Test series against Sri Lanka next month. The selectors of the New Zealand Cricket Board have surprised everyone by selecting five spinners in the Kiwi team. These five spinners will prove to be the biggest weapon for the New Zealand cricket team in the Test series.

The New Zealand team will play the only Test against Afghanistan at the Greater Noida ground in India. This only Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan will be played from 9 to 13 September.

Team announced for test series

The two-match Test series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played from 18 September to 26 September. Experienced fast bowler Tim Southee will be the captain of the New Zealand team, while the team also has players like Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra. New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, ‘Difficult decisions may have to be taken for the Test tour of the subcontinent. Apart from humidity and heat, fast bowlers may have to stay out considering the pitches.’

The selectors surprised everyone by selecting 5 spinners

New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, ‘Tim and I have talked about this and it is also important for workload management of the fast bowlers, including Tim.’ Spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell is making a comeback after 18 months of injury. Along with him, Mitchell Santner, Ejaz Patel, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra will handle the spin.

New Zealand Test squad:

Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell, Mitchell Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan – One-off Test

New Zealand vs Afghanistan One-off Test – September 9 to September 13, 9.30 am, Noida

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test Series

1st Test – September 18 to September 22, 10:00 am, Galle

2nd Test – September 26 to September 30, 10:00 am, Galle