Kane Williamson has decided to honor his deal with Middlesex in the County Championship and will also play for London Spirit in The Hundred. Michael Bracewell, who is currently representing MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025, was picked by Southern Brave for £200,000 in The Hundred.
"Kane and Michael were up front with New Zealand Cricket about their availability for this tour during the contracting process," Walter said.
Matt Fisher Is One of the Fastest Bowlers in the Country - Rob Walter
Fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears are unavailable for the upcoming Test series. Jamieson is taking a personal break as he prepares for the birth of his first child, while Sears is recovering from a side strain sustained during the MLC.
“Matt’s someone we’re really excited about. He’s one of the fastest bowlers in the country and we think he’s got an X-factor,” said Walter.
Henry Nicholls and Ajaz Patel Return to New Zealand's Test Squad
New Zealand will play their first red-ball series in Zimbabwe since 2016. Will O'Rourke, Matt Henry, and Nathan Smith will lead the pace attack.
Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel also makes a comeback to the Test side for the first time since his 11-wicket haul in Mumbai in 2023. He will be joined by Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips in the spin department.
New Zealand's Test squad for Zimbabwe tour: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Young
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