New Zealand announce squad for Test series against Australia; Will O’Rourke retained, Daryl Mitchell returns

The New Zealand Cricket announced a strong 14-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia on Saturday. The in-form batter Daryl Mitchell is included in the team after missing the second Test against South Africa while the experienced pace all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn is making his return to international cricket after one year.

Both Tim Southee and Kane Williamson are set to make their 100th Test appearance during the second match in Christchurch starting on March 8. The young pacer Will O’Rourke is also retained after taking nine wickets in the second Test against the Proteas on his debut in red-ball cricket.

New Zealand Test squad for Australia series:

Tim Southee (c), Kane Williamson, Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Will Young

More to follow…