Following a 281-run victory against South Africa, New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra hailed former skipper Kane Williamson's outstanding performance in the first Test at Bay Oval on Wednesday.
Brand stepped up to lead the side during this two-Test series as it co-incides with the country's premier domestic T20 league, the second season of SA20. All of South Africa's main players are participating in the league, causing Cricket South Africa (CSA) to name a second-string side.
During the second day of the Test match at Mount Maunganui, Rachin registered the highest score by a maiden century-maker in the history of New Zealand Cricket.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead opened up on picking Rachin Ravindra over Henry Nicholls for the forthcoming home Test series against South Africa and said that it was a "very tough decision".
The two-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand will take place from February 4 onwards till February 17, with two games set to be played in Mount Maunganui and Hamilton.
The two-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand will take place from February 4 onwards till February 17, with two games set to be played in Mount Maunganui and Hamilton.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead opened up about Kane Williamson's injury on Monday and is "confident" that the batter will recover before the start of the first Test against South Africa on February 4.
India and South Africa recently concluded their Test series, ending in a 1-1 draw. While India lost the first Test by an innings and 32 runs, they made a comeback to seal a seven-wicket win in a match at Cape Town which lasted just two days. The Test series drew criticism from fans and crick