New Zealand tour of India (2024)

[Cricket Warrior]

BLACKCAPS squad | Test tour of India

Tom Latham (c)
Tom Blundell (wk)
Michael Bracewell (1st Test only)
Mark Chapman*
Devon Conway
Matt Henry
Daryl Mitchell
Will O’Rourke
Ajaz Patel
Glenn Phillips
Rachin Ravindra
Mitchell Santner
Ben Sears
Ish Sodhi (2nd & 3rd Test only)
Tim Southee
Kane Williamson
Will Young

*Uncapped


Gary Stead will lead the BLACKCAPS coaching staff, alongside batting coach Luke Ronchi and bowling coach Jacob Oram.

Sri Lankan spin maestro Rangana Herath, who was part of the coaching staff for the recent Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, will continue his role as spin-coach for the India series.

The squad departs for India on Friday, ahead of the 1st Test at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru starting on October 16.

BLACKCAPS Test tour of India:

1st Test – 16-20 October, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
2nd Test – 24-28 October, MCA Stadium, Pune
3rd Test – 1-5 November, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Kane Williamson will delay his departure with the BLACKCAPS Test squad for the three-Test series against India due to a groin strain.

Williamson experienced groin discomfort during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and will require a period of rehabilitation before joining the squad in India.

BLACKCAPS selector Sam Wells said the plan was still for Williamson to play some part in the three-Test series which starts in Bengaluru next week.

"The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk aggravating the injury," said Wells.

"We're hopeful that if the rehabilitation goes to plan Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour.

"While it's obviously disappointing to not have Kane available from the start of the tour, it provides an opportunity for someone else to play a role in an important series."

Uncapped Auckland Aces batter Mark Chapman will join the squad as cover for Williamson.

Chapman, who has become a mainstay in the BLACKCAPS white-ball sides, averages 41.9 in first-class cricket, with six centuries, including 114 for New Zealand A against India A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in 2020.

He featured in three of the Aces Plunket Shield fixtures last summer, notching 245 runs at 40, including 123 against the Otago Volts in Dunedin in February.

Wells said Chapman possessed the right skillset for Test cricket in the sub-continent.

“We believe Mark is one of our best players of spin and has a proven track-record in the sub-continent,” said Wells.

“Mark has displayed an ability to play spin proactively in the international arena, and combined with his excellent first-class record, we see him as someone who can succeed in the type of conditions we expect to encounter in India.”

Allrounder Michael Bracewell will travel with the squad for the first Test in Bengaluru before returning home for the birth of his second child and will be replaced by Ish Sodhi for the remainder of the series.

The remainder of the squad is unchanged from the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, with Tom Latham leading the side for the first time as full-time Test captain.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They are playing at Decent stadiums.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad on Friday, October 11 for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand. Notably, India and New Zealand are set to lock horns from October 17 with the first match scheduled to be held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The selection committee has retained the same squad from the recent two-match Test series against Bangladesh which India won by 2-0. Speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the vice-captaincy of the Test team courtesy of his stellar performances in the longest format for a number of years.

India’s squad for the three Tests against New Zealand: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep

Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced 15-member squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand set to begin from October 17. Jasprit Bumrah has been named the vice captain of the Test team.

www.indiatoday.in

 

[SportsWarrior]

They are playing at Decent stadiums.

because they are a decent team. You can't expect BD to get the prominent stadiums.

 

[SportsWarrior]

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad on Friday, October 11 for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand. Notably, India and New Zealand are set to lock horns from October 17 with the first match scheduled to be held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The selection committee has retained the same squad from the recent two-match Test series against Bangladesh which India won by 2-0. Speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the vice-captaincy of the Test team courtesy of his stellar performances in the longest format for a number of years.

India’s squad for the three Tests against New Zealand: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep

Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced 15-member squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand set to begin from October 17. Jasprit Bumrah has been named the vice captain of the Test team.

www.indiatoday.in

this is important. this means he will lead India in at least one match in BGT series in Australia

 

[Hellion]

Should really thrash NZ into a brutal 3-0 submission.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad on Friday, October 11 for the upcoming three-match Test series against New Zealand. Notably, India and New Zealand are set to lock horns from October 17 with the first match scheduled to be held at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

The selection committee has retained the same squad from the recent two-match Test series against Bangladesh which India won by 2-0. Speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the vice-captaincy of the Test team courtesy of his stellar performances in the longest format for a number of years.

India’s squad for the three Tests against New Zealand: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep

Travelling Reserves: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain as India name 15-man squad for New Zealand series

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced 15-member squad for the three-match Test series against New Zealand set to begin from October 17. Jasprit Bumrah has been named the vice captain of the Test team.

www.indiatoday.in

Anyone but Prasidh 'Scattergun' Krishna, please!

 

[Justcrazy]

It will take a big effort from Kiwis to draw games here. The first innings will be key , If Kiwi batters do not give wickets to Indian pacers early , they have a chance to get big totals and put Indians under pressure.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Ezy 3-0 for India. New Zealand are finished. The sooner they start rebuilding their team, the better.

 

[kron]

Anyone but Prasidh 'Scattergun' Krishna, please!

I agree but maybe management sees something we don't know? Let's wait and see. Before injury he did bowl well. But lmao the way he bowled in SA helpful wickets was atrocious. I am also skeptical but management has been making some good decisions off late. I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now.

 

[BouncerGuy]

New Zealand is a pretty non-serious team when it comes to test cricket. Expecting another dominating series from India.

 

[Master Blaster]

Expect Newzies to make a couple of upsets.

 

[Vikram1989]

There is no new opener in reserves too even though rohit may not make it up for 1 or 2 test matches in aus.it means kl may open and sarfaraz will be in at 5 as safety option rather than trusting a new opener

 

[kron]

There is no new opener in reserves too even though rohit may not make it up for 1 or 2 test matches in aus.it means kl may open and sarfaraz will be in at 5 as safety option rather than trusting a new opener

There is eeshwaran who seems good ish

And paddikal

 

[Devadwal]

Is India taking NZ lightly? Series is starting in 48 hour's but all the talk only about BGT.

 

[sweep_shot]

India are favorites but I hope NZ will win a game or two. NZ are a very likeable team.

 

[Red-Indian]

Is India taking NZ lightly? Series is starting in 48 hour's but all the talk only about BGT.

Agreed. It does feel that way. The massive hype machine for the Australia tour is overtaking everything. We're definitely at risk of taking this tour lightly and hitting a banana peel in one of the tests. We haven't chosen big spinning tracks either so New Zealand will have a chance of nicking one if get overconfident.

 

[Devadwal]

Agreed. It does feel that way. The massive hype machine for the Australia tour is overtaking everything. We're definitely at risk of taking this tour lightly and hitting a banana peel in one of the tests. We haven't chosen big spinning tracks either so New Zealand will have a chance of nicking one if get overconfident.

For NZ to win a test matches in India they have to dominate most of rhe sessions which is very very hard.

In india all 11 players are match winners .

 

[Hellion]

NZ is a very likeable side. However, they couldn't win series even against minnow opponents like PAK and BD in Asia.

Very tough for the nice guys.

 

[TheNeutralist]

There is no new opener in reserves too even though rohit may not make it up for 1 or 2 test matches in aus.it means kl may open and sarfaraz will be in at 5 as safety option rather than trusting a new opener

Gill will open

 

[Red-Indian]

For NZ to win a test matches in India they have to dominate most of rhe sessions which is very very hard.

In india all 11 players are match winners .

It's unlikely yes but if India stupidly tries to 'Bazball' out of overconfidence and collapses in an innings, it can take one extraordinary innings to put a recovery in that test out of our reach. They have a few players capable of one extraordinary innings.

There's a time and place for the risks we took with the second Bangladesh test but most matches are won with steady old fashioned test cricket.

 

[Vikram1989]

Gill will open

Am not sure about gills technique in opening slot.he changed his technique a lot after last aus tour and still struggles on spicy tracks.

 

[SportsWarrior]

this will be a 2-0 or 2-1. I doubt India can sweep this series. NZ has tenacity to apply themselves and deny India a win and has bowlers to even inflict a defeat..

 

[Human786]

Heavy rain in Bang-a-luru

 

[TheRock]

this will be a 2-0 or 2-1. I doubt India can sweep this series. NZ has tenacity to apply themselves and deny India a win and has bowlers to even inflict a defeat..

1st test is a potential washout. Heavy rain forecast on first 3 days.

 

[Bhaijaan]

NZ is always a competitive team and I hope we do not take them lightly otherwise we will suffer. Hope to see Sharma and Kohli make some runs they really need to get confidence ahead of the BGT.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Chinnaswamy has a very advanced drainage system. If rain stops, play can start quickly.

Having said that, i really want to see if this system actually works.

 

[Justcrazy]

Unless India plays bad cricket , Kiwis cannot win.

 

[maha3us]

It is raining in Bangalore. If a lot of time in test is washed out, the match could be drawn. India could not conjure win against Kiwis just like they did against Bangla tigers. Still the team got valuable points in the match against BD in Kanpur, which could become handy.

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ is always a competitive team and I hope we do not take them lightly otherwise we will suffer. Hope to see Sharma and Kohli make some runs they really need to get confidence ahead of the BGT.

Indian conditions are extremely familar to everyone due to IPL especially new zealanders, South africans, Australians.

 

[giri26]

I think if India win 3-0, they are certain to make the WTC finals even if they lose BGT. But 3-0 might be difficult with the weather and stuff.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Due to rain, 1 match will be washed away.

 

[AMSS]

If Bangalore's drainage is as good as advertised then I expect no more than 3 session of play washed out across 5 days.

 

[BouncerGuy]

No chance for Kiwis. Cleansweep coming.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

It's been raining heavily here in Bangalore for the last two days. Forecast for the rest of the week is uncertain, and most of the sessions might get washed out. Chinnaswamy drainage system is one of the best, so I hope we will still get a result

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Easy 3-0 for India.

 

[mominsaigol]

Is India taking NZ lightly? Series is starting in 48 hour's but all the talk only about BGT.

Their not taking NZ lightly. Their just afraid of Australia and shaking in their boots atm.

 

[nish_mate]

Their not taking NZ lightly. Their just afraid of Australia and shaking in their boots atm.

After delivering Ozzies the chapeds of their lifetimes in thr previous two tours

First time Ozzies cried but but but we were missing our ratan here Warner and Smith


Second time around Ozzies were crying our fortress been pillaged.

So my dear friend, only thing we are afraid of are the bloody polar bears in Oz..

 

[nish_mate]

Polar bears are a sight to see. Aussie and NZ wildlife is exquisite.

Yupp seen a few in my life time.

 

[BouncerGuy]

stay on topic and talk about New Zealand vs India series only

 

[BouncerGuy]

Sears ruled out of India Tests | Duffy called in

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury.

Sears experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and underwent scans in New Zealand last week.

His departure to India was delayed after scans revealed a tear to his meniscus and the first available medical consultation was sought in the hope that he might have been cleared. However, following the medical advice, the decision was made to rule him out of the series.

A plan on the best course of treatment and rehabilitation for the injury will be advised in due course.

Uncapped Otago Volts bowler Jacob Duffy has been called into the side as Sears’ replacement and will depart to India tomorrow morning.

Duffy, Otago’s all-time leading wicket-taker, has featured in six ODIs and 14 T20Is for the BLACKCAPS and currently has 299 First-Class wickets to his name.

BLACKCAPS head coach Gary Stead said he was hopeful Sears would make a fast recovery.

“We’re obviously disappointed for Ben who made a strong start to his Test career during the home summer and offers a genuine pace option,” said Stead.

“It remains to be seen how long we’ll be without him for, but we’re hopeful his road to a full recovery will be a short one.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for Jacob who has been around Test the squad before.

"With three Tests ahead of us he has every chance of making his Test debut.

Stead said selecting players at a time when no domestic cricket was being played in New Zealand could be challenging.

"Jacob's recent experience playing for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship certainly pushed his place.

“His performances in white-ball cricket for the BLACKCAPS have always been impressive and we’re confident he'll be able to contribute if called upon.”

The Test series against India begins tomorrow at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

 

[kron]

Sears ruled out of India Tests | Duffy called in

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury.

Sears experienced pain in his left knee while training during the recent Test series in Sri Lanka and underwent scans in New Zealand last week.

His departure to India was delayed after scans revealed a tear to his meniscus and the first available medical consultation was sought in the hope that he might have been cleared. However, following the medical advice, the decision was made to rule him out of the series.

A plan on the best course of treatment and rehabilitation for the injury will be advised in due course.

Uncapped Otago Volts bowler Jacob Duffy has been called into the side as Sears’ replacement and will depart to India tomorrow morning.

Duffy, Otago’s all-time leading wicket-taker, has featured in six ODIs and 14 T20Is for the BLACKCAPS and currently has 299 First-Class wickets to his name.

BLACKCAPS head coach Gary Stead said he was hopeful Sears would make a fast recovery.

“We’re obviously disappointed for Ben who made a strong start to his Test career during the home summer and offers a genuine pace option,” said Stead.

“It remains to be seen how long we’ll be without him for, but we’re hopeful his road to a full recovery will be a short one.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for Jacob who has been around Test the squad before.

"With three Tests ahead of us he has every chance of making his Test debut.

Stead said selecting players at a time when no domestic cricket was being played in New Zealand could be challenging.

"Jacob's recent experience playing for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship certainly pushed his place.

“His performances in white-ball cricket for the BLACKCAPS have always been impressive and we’re confident he'll be able to contribute if called upon.”

The Test series against India begins tomorrow at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Ben sears
O Rourke
Duffy
Jamieson

Nz still got strong pace attack

Also Matt Henry on bench
Nz still has good seam bowling.