It’s impossible to wrap up the full team on one’s own. Especially after a ten-wicket haul against India’s batting line-up. Ajaz Patel, on the other hand, just accomplished this milestone in a single innings.
Only three bowlers in cricket history have taken ten wickets in a single innings. After such an outstanding effort, a different squad would have had him sit on their head and eyes. He would have been a celebrity over night. In New Zealand, however, this was not the case.
The New Zealand selection for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh that begins on January 1 was announced on Wednesday. Ajaz Patel, the outstanding spinner who took 10 wickets in the first innings of the second Test match against India in Mumbai, was left out.
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are the Kiwis’ replacements for Ajaz Patel. Furthermore, due to an elbow injury, Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s captain, has been ruled out of the entire series. Tom Latham is in charge of the group. After recovering from injuries, wicket-keeper batsman Devon Conway has rejoined the team.
Fast bowlers in New Zealand’s 13-man team have been handed a full spot. Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson, and Matt Henry will lead the fast-bowling line-up and make the most of the favorable home conditions.