Delhi: New Zealand has announced its 17-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India. Kane Williamson has been included in this team, but his chances of playing are less. The most important thing is that Williamson is not coming with the team on the India tour. In this Test series against India, New Zealand will be captained by Tom Latham, who has been made the captain in place of Tim Southee after the team's poor performance against Sri Lanka. The first match of the 3-match Test series between India and New Zealand will start from October 16.
While announcing the team, the New Zealand Cricket Board has given information about the status of Kane Williamson and the schedule of the team. According to the board, the Kiwi team will leave for India on October 11, but due to Williamson's groin injury, their flight may be delayed. Kane suffered this injury during the second Test played against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Currently, he is in rehab and his chances of playing in the first test are very less. However, there is no concrete information regarding his participation in the future matches, because the time of his recovery has not been decided yet. The board has expressed hope for his speedy recovery.
Due to Williamson's injury, Mark Chapman has been included in the New Zealand team as a backup player. Also, Michael Bracewell will be a part of the team only for the first test, because after this he will return home due to the birth of his child. Ish Sodhi has been selected in his place for the second and third Test.
When will the test series matches be played?
The first Test between India and New Zealand will be played in Bengaluru from 16 October, the second Test in Pune from 24 October, and the third Test in Mumbai from 1 November.
FAQ
What has happened to Kane Williamson?
Williamson's flight may be delayed due to his groin injury. Kane suffered this injury during the second Test played against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Who is the captain of New Zealand test team?
In this Test series against India, New Zealand will be captained by Tom Latham, who has been made the captain in place of Tim Southee after the team's poor performance against Sri Lanka.
