Latham leads New Zealand squad as injured trio target India Test opener
WicketPulse · Published
Tom Latham will captain New Zealand’s 14-player squad against India. Tom Blundell, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are still working towards being available for the opening Test, New Zealand Cricket announced on 11 November.
Who is in the squad?
Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Will Young.
Availability remains the immediate question
Blundell has a quadricep issue, Conway is recovering from concussion and Ravindra has a shoulder injury. Their inclusion is not confirmation of fitness or a place in the XI. Ben Sears and Zak Foulkes are absent with ankle and hip injuries; Will O’Rourke remains on a return-to-play programme. Duffy is added to the group.
When does the series begin?
The first Test starts on 19 November in Wellington and the second on 27 November in Christchurch. BJ Watling begins as batting coach on 16 November. The squad announcement establishes the available group for planning; final selections and medical clearance remain separate steps.