New Zealand team announced for Test series against Zimbabwe, 4 big players including Kane Williamson out
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test Series 2025: New Zealand has announced a 15 -member team for the two -Test series against Zimbabwe. Veteran batsman Kane Williamson (Kane WilliamsonIn addition to the selection of Kyle Jamison, Michael Bracewell and Ben Sears were not available for selection. Fast bowler Matt Fisher has been included in the team for the first time. He has 51 wickets in 14 first class matches.
Ejaz Patel returned to the Test team for the first time after his performance against India in Mumbai in November last year. Henry Nichols has also returned to the team for the first time since December 2023.
Williamson opted to stay out of this series for managing his game schedule. While Bracewell remained unavailable due to his prior commitment to play The Hundred. It has been decided to keep Sears out of both Tests and Limited Over Series against Zimbabwe due to injury. Its injury will take two to four weeks to recover. At the same time, Jamison was not available for selection due to the birth of his first child.
Jacob Dafi has also got a chance in the team, who has not yet made a Test debut.
The Test series will begin four days after the T20 tri-series to be hosted by Zimbabwe, besides South Africa and New Zealand team besides it. The first Test match will be from 30 July and the second Test from August 7. Both matches will be held at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
New Zealand team for Test series against Zimbabwe
Tom Latham (Captain), Tom Blundel, Dewon Conway, Jacob Dafi, Matt Fisher, Mat Henry, Deril Mitchell, Henry Nichols, Will O’Rurke, Ejaz Patel, Glen Philips, Rachin Ravindra, Mich Sanner, Nathan Smith, Will Young
