Christchurch: Spinner Ajaz Patel, who took all 10 wickets in an innings in the second test match against India in Mumbai, did the amazing feat of ‘Perfect 10’, has been left out of New Zealand’s Test squad for the home series against Bangladesh. . Patel took 10 for 119 in India’s first innings and thus joined the ranks of Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.
Despite this historic performance, Patel failed to find a place in New Zealand’s 13-man squad for the two-Test series against Bangladesh starting January 1. Test matches will be played at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval and Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, where pitches are considered fast bowlers friendly. Keeping the home conditions in mind, New Zealand have picked up fast bowlers Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wagner and Matt Henry, besides fast bowling all-rounder Daryl Mitchell. The spin department will be handled by all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.
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New Zealand coach Gary Stead said, “Feeling bad for Ejaz after his record performance in India but we always keep the conditions in mind in selection and we have selected players to play on the pitches here against Bangladesh.” Considered the best.” Captain Kane Williamson will miss out due to an elbow injury and will be replaced by Tom Latham. Devon Conway has returned to the team after recovering from injury. He got injured during the T20 World Cup.
The New Zealand team is as follows: Tom Latham (Captain), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, Will Young. (agency)