Wellington, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
New Zealand have named Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell in their 14-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against India, although all three players are recovering from injuries.
Led by Tom Latham, the squad will begin the series at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 19. The second Test will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said the three players were working through their respective fitness concerns and targeting availability for the opening Test.
Conway suffered a concussion while fielding during a training session ahead of the ODI series, while Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland before the T20Is against India.
Wicketkeeper Blundell is recovering from a quadriceps injury. Currently on 48 Test appearances, he is also approaching his 50th Test for New Zealand.
The squad largely retains the core of the side that toured England earlier this year. Jacob Duffy has been included, while Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes and Will O’Rourke have been left out because of injuries or rehabilitation programmes.
New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said the team was keen to build on its success in England and make the most of home support during the Test series.
He also underlined the importance of the contest in the ICC World Test Championship, with valuable points at stake. New Zealand are currently second in the standings, behind South Africa, while India occupy fourth place, with Australia in third.
The series will be New Zealand’s first red-ball contest against India since their historic 3-0 Test series sweep on Indian soil in 2024, the first time a visiting team had whitewashed India in a home Test series.
Walter will be assisted by bowling coach Jacob Oram, departing batting coach Luke Ronchi and newly appointed batting coach BJ Watling, who begins his tenure on November 16.
New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, 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.
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