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NZ Test squad vs India announced [Source: AFP]
In a significant development, the NZC announced New Zealand's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against India. Experienced batter Tom Latham has been named the captain of the side, while Matt Henry and Devon Conway have been included in the team after missing the first three matches of the ODI series.
Led by Latham, New Zealand will lock horns against India in two Test matches in the November-December window. The first Test kicks off on November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Matt Henry to spearhead New Zealand's pace attack vs India
As expected, the hosts have picked a pace-heavy squad to counter the Indian batters in the two-match Test series. The conditions in New Zealand have traditionally been seam-friendly, and the home side has chosen a formidable pace attack comprising Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith and Blair Tickner.
Henry, in particular, will be in focus, having bagged 59 wickets in just 11 home Tests since the start of 2023. The right-arm pacer is New Zealand's most successful bowler on home soil in this period, so his fitness holds paramount importance for the BlackCaps.
Jacob Duffy, who has 23 scalps in just three home Tests since 2023, will also play a significant role for New Zealand, having troubled the Indian batters consistently in the ODI series.
Latham to form New Zealand's core batting group alongside Mitchell, Conway, Phillips
New Zealand received a major boost through the inclusions of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in their Test squad. Apart from the southpaws, the likes of Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Will Young and wicketkeeper Tom Blundell will form the backbone of their batting department alongside the in-form duo of Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith made it into the team as additional fast bowling options who can also chip in with valuable cameos lower down the order.
New Zealand's Test squad vs India
Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell (WK), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young
