File photo of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
New Zealand on Thursday announced a 15-man squad for their upcoming two-match Test series against hosts India. The first Test will be played in Kanpur, followed by the second match in Mumbai from December 3.
Kane Williamson Will continue to lead the side while uncapped Test spinner Rachin Ravindra could make his debut in the series starting November 25.
pacer Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme Notable were among the absences as he made himself unavailable due to bio-bubble fatigue.
Apart from Ravindra, Black Caps have also decided to rope in four more spinners for the series; Ejaz Patel, Will Somerville, Michelle Santner. Wicketkeeper Glenn Phillips has also been included in the team as a spinner.
Tom Blundell has been named wicketkeeper for the series, while Williamson, Ross Taylor, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Henry NicholsWill Young is the batsman in the team.
All-rounder Kyle Jamieson is the fast bowler in the team. Tim Southee, Neil Wagner.
Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Will Somerville, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Will Young, Neil Wagner
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