New Zealand announce Ben Sears as replacement for Test series against India

New Zealand have made significant adjustments to their playing squad Test series against Indiawill begin on October 16. A fast bowler Ben Sears was ruled out due to a knee injury.

“Obviously we’re disappointed with Ben who started his Test career well during the home summer and provided a real pace option,” New Zealand coach Gary Stead said in his official statement.

Replacing Ben Sears in the Test series against India

Ben Sears, who was part of the New Zealand first team, has torn the meniscus in his left knee during training during the tour of Sri Lanka. After the tests, it was decided that he will not be fit to participate in the series against India. In his case, he is not forgotten Jacob Duffy included in the Black Caps Test squad.

“It remains to be seen how long we will be without him, but we hope his recovery will be short.” This is an exciting opportunity for Jacob who has been in the Test team before. With three Tests waiting for him, he has every chance to play for the first time in Tests,” Stead added, expressing disappointment over Sears’ injury.

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Duffy, who has represented New Zealand in six ODIs and 14 T20Is, will fly to India on October 16. With an impressive domestic record of 299 first-class wickets, Duffy’s experience and excellence The latest in white ball cricket has done this for him. opportunity.

Updated New Zealand Test squad for India tour:

Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Is O’RourkeAjaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson (subject to fitness), Will Young

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