Santner, Ravindra return as New Zealand announce spin heavy squad for Bangladesh series

NEW DELHI: New Zealand on Tuesday announced a spin-heavy Test squad featuring the return of Kyle Jamieson, Rachin Ravindra, and Mitchell Santner has been selected for a two-Test series in Bangladesh starting from November 28th.

With spin-friendly conditions expected in Bangladesh Santner returns to the side having played the last of his 24 Tests in 2021 against England at Lord’s, and joins Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi as the front-line spinners.

Santner’s selection follows his most successful Plunket Shield season for Northern Districts in 2022/23 where the 31-year-old claimed 15 wickets at 26 and averaged 52 with the bat.

The spin options are further boosted by off-spinning all-rounders Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips who return to the Test squad off the back of impressive performances at the ICC Cricket World Cup.

With Ajaz, Ish, Mitch, Glenn and Rachin, we have a strong spin group that will offer good variety and options during the series. Mitch had a strong back half of the Plunket Shield campaign last summer and has made good strides in his red-ball bowling.He brings a wealth of experience in sub-continent conditions and adds depth to the batting line-up as a genuine allrounder,” he added.

Rachin brings a left-arm orthodox option and has improved considerably over the past 18 months with the ball - and his performances with the bat at the World Cup speak for themselves.” he added. IANS

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