New Zealand Cricket has announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which will be held away from home. This series is slated to take place after the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The tour of Bangladesh for the Blackcaps was structured in two segments, with both teams engaging in a three-match ODI series before the World Cup.
The upcoming two-match Test series will mark the commencement of New Zealand’s 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Tim Southee will be leading the 15-man New Zealand squad, which includes several spinners, such as Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Glenn Phillips. This selection takes into account the conditions that are expected to be encountered during the series.
The left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has been in outstanding form during the World Cup. However, he last appeared in a Test match in 2021 during the away tour against England. Rachin Ravindra, who returned to the squad following a noteworthy World Cup performance, has participated in three Tests so far. He made his debut during the 2021 away series against India.
New Zealand selector Sam Wells made the statement regarding the team selection and he said, “We’ve selected a squad we think can compete and succeed in Bangladesh. With Ajaz, Ish, Mitch, Glenn, and Rachin, we have a strong spin group that will offer good variety and options during the series.”
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“Mitch (Santner) had a strong back half of the Plunket Shield campaign last summer and has made good strides in his red-ball bowling. He brings a wealth of experience in sub-continent conditions and adds depth to the batting line-up as a genuine allrounder. Rachin brings a left-arm orthodox option and has improved considerably over the past 18 months with the ball – and his performances with the bat at the World Cup speak for themselves,” he added.
