New Zealand squad for Australia Test collection: Daryl Mitchell returns; Kuggeleijn replaces Jamieson

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is anticipated to recuperate from a foot harm in time for the Test matches towards Australia later this month whereas Scott Kuggeleijn will exchange injured quick bowler Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand Cricket stated on Saturday.

Mitchell missed New Zealand’s second Test towards South Africa whereas he may even sit out the upcoming T20 worldwide collection towards Australia as they appear to provide his foot time to heal.

“Everything is tracking well with Daryl. The decision to give him a period of rehabilitation was necessary and will allow him to be at his best for what is an important series for the team,” selector Sam Wells stated.

“Daryl will preserve specializing in his rehabilitation over the subsequent week and can be match and prepared for the primary take a look at in Wellington.

Meanwhile, Kuggeleijn returns to the red-ball facet following his debut a 12 months in the past after a stress fracture within the again dominated Jamieson out for the remainder of the season.

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Kuggeleijn, 32, has been the main bowler within the Plunket Shield with 22 wickets whereas he additionally smashed an unbeaten ton and took 9 wickets in a four-day take a look at towards an Australia A facet final 12 months.

Fast bowler Will O’Rourke additionally made the 14-man squad after a sensational debut towards South Africa the place he picked up 9 wickets within the recreation whereas quick bowler Trent Boult missed out resulting from his lack of take a look at cricket motion in current months.

The collection may even be a landmark one for skipper Tim Southee and Kane Williamson, who’re set to choose up their a hundredth caps within the second take a look at.

Only Stephen Fleming, Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor have reached the milestone for New Zealand.

New Zealand will host world take a look at champions Australia in two assessments beginning on February 29 in Wellington and March 8 in Christchurch. Australia named its squad earlier this month.

NEW ZEALAND SQUAD FOR TESTS AGAINST AUSTRALIA

Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.