NZ vs ENG: A three-match Test series is to be played between New Zealand and England. The first match of this series will be played on 28 November. The first match of the series will be played in Christchurch. In this match, the New Zealand team has made changes in its playing 11. Team captain Tom Latham announced that Kane Williamson is making a comeback in this match. Due to Kane’s return, he has dropped a player from the playing 11. Who had performed brilliantly in the recent Test series played against India. Kane was out for the last few months due to a back problem, but with his return, the team has become even stronger.
Playing 11 not disclosed
Before the first Test match against England, New Zealand captain Tom Latham held a press conference. Where he has made some revelations about the playing 11. Although he has not told about all the players included in the playing 11, he has revealed who is coming back to the team and which player is being dropped. Tom Latham said that Will Young will not be a part of the playing 11 in this match. He feels very bad for Young. Young played an important role in New Zealand’s historic 3-0 win against India. He was also the Player of the Match in this series.
What did Lathem say
Tom Latham said in the press conference on Wednesday that Young performed brilliantly in India and is doing a great job for us, so his performance is not the reason behind his drop. The return of a player like Kane will strengthen your team because he is a great player. He further said about Young that he is a great team man and he has dot done anything wrong. It was a difficult decision, but when you are in such a situation, you have to make tough decisions and it means that your team is in a good position.
Probable playing 11 of New Zealand against England: Tom Latham (captain), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Will O’Rourke.