ZIM vs NZ 2025: New Zealand announce squad for two-match Take a look at collection, Matt Fisher earns maiden call-up within the format

New Zealand introduced a 15-man squad for the forthcoming two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Zimbabwe, scheduled to get underway from July 30 at Queens Sports activities Membership in Bulawayo. This collection just isn’t part of the continuing World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle.

One of many evident factors to return out of the squad choice was the absence of skilled campaigners Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell. Williamson is not going to be obtainable resulting from his county commitments. The previous New Zealand captain, after his stint with Middlesex, will symbolize London Spirit within the Hundred. However, Bracewell, who’s enjoying within the Main League Cricket (MLC) within the USA, may also be concerned within the Hundred. He has been signed by Southern Courageous for £200,000, as per a press release from the New Zealand Cricket Board.

Kiwi head coach Rob Walter shared his tackle the absence of the 2 skilled campaigners, mentioning that he respects their determination.

“Kane and Michael have been up entrance with New Zealand Cricket about their availability for this tour in the course of the contracting course of. Whereas all Take a look at matches are vastly particular and vital, the truth that these Exams aren’t a part of the ICC World Take a look at Championship did affect the discussions on this event,” Walter was quoted as saying by A Sports activities.

Quick bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears may also miss the tour resulting from completely different causes. Whereas Jamieson has made himself unavailable as a result of he’s awaiting the start of his first youngster, Sears was sidelined resulting from a aspect damage, which can take two to 4 weeks to heal.

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has made a comeback to the New Zealand squad for the primary time for the reason that Kiwis’ historic collection whitewash of India final yr. Left-handed batter Henry Nicholls additionally returns to the scene for the primary time since 2023. In the meantime, Northern Districts quick bowler Matt Fisher has acquired his first-ever Take a look at call-up.

New Zealand Take a look at squad: Tom Latham (C), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Younger.

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