New Zealand levelled the two-match Test series against Bangladesh by clinching victory in the second game within four days on Saturday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium and the Test series on 1-1 scoreline.
Tom Latham will lead the side that misses several senior players from the World Cup squad. Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway are not part of the squad.
Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips' three-wicket hauls helped New Zealand to dominate over Bangladesh on the first day of the second Test at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Ravindra emerged as one of the biggest stars of the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, ending as the fourth-highest run-getter with 578 runs in 10 matches at an average of 106.44, with three centuries and two fifties.
New Zealand cricketers Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Tom Latham found the game of kabaddi interesting when they were shown a few highlights from the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) during their time in India for the ICC Cricket World Cup.
Men in Blue ended their 20-year ICC tournament duck against New Zealand in the league stage, beating them by four wickets. But the occasion is much bigger this time. Men in Blue has a serious task in their hands to overcome the knockout match hurdle against a team that has troubled them in m
"A spin-heavy BLACKCAPS Test squad featuring the return of Kyle Jamieson, Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner has been selected for a two-Test series in Bangladesh," a statement from New Zealand Cricket read.
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner surpassed India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli to become the player to have the biggest impact in the field at the ongoing World Cup.
Ahead of the 21st match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and New Zealand at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, Kiwi skipper Tom Latham praised the Men in Blue and said that they are a fantastic side, especially at this World Cup.
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner expressed his delight after becoming only the second Kiwi spinner to reach 100 ODI scalps following their victory over Afghanistan on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
In the match, the all-rounder was at his very best. After playing a cameo of 36* in 17 balls with three fours and two sixes, Santner destroyed the Netherlands batting line-up and had figures of 5/59 in 10 overs. He was given the Player of the Match award for his performance.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham heaped praise on spinners who managed to keep the tides in their favour against the Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup on Monday.