New Delhi: New Zealand is gearing up for the litmus test of India as the Kiwis make their way to India for the Test Series against the men in Blue. The Black Caps are preparing to brace themselves for some blockbuster action as they will be face-to-face against a dominant team India who have been nearly unbeatable at home.
NEW ZEALAND SQUAD FOR THE TEST SERIES vs INDIA:
Latham (C), Blundell, Bracewell, Chapman (Cover), Conway, Henry, Daryl, O’Rourke, Ajaz , Phillips, Rachin, Santner, Sears, Sodhi, Southee, Williamson, Young.
– Williamson is Doubtful for the First Test. pic.twitter.com/KfeE3Jdj5W
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The Indian challenge will be a tricky one for the black caps with sharp turning tracks likely to be a difficult terrain for Williamson and Co. Former cricketer Martin Guptill has predicted that the upcoming India challenge will be a tough and tricky one for the the Kiwis. In a recent interview with the PTI, Guptill remarked:
It’s quite challenging to try and dominate India. However, you have to strive to prolong that in the game as long as you can when you feel like you are…
ICYMI | Our Test squad for the upcoming three-Test series against India, starting in Bengaluru next Wednesday. Watch all matches LIVE on @skysportnz 🏏 #INDvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/TzvMIpZSrH
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Full Squad of New Zealand for the upcoming Test Series
Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman (Cover), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, William O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, * Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Full Schedule of the India vs New Zealand Test series 2024
- 1st Test- 16th to 20th October, 9:30 am (M Chinnaswamy Stadium)
- 2nd Test- 24th to 28th October, 9:30 am (Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium)
- 3rd Test- 1st to 5th November, 9:30 am (Wankhede Stadium)