Fast bowler Blair Tickner has been ruled out after dislocating his shoulder on the opening day of the second Test. Wicketkeeper Mitchell Hay, who stepped in during Blundell’s absence and impressed with a half-century on debut, has been released from the squad and will return to domestic cricket with Canterbury.
Head coach Rob Walter backed Patel’s inclusion, saying that the Bay Oval surface could offer more turn than most New Zealand pitches. He added that Patel’s ability to spin the ball away from right-handers adds variety to the attack for the final Test.
“Taking another spinner into the third Test also gives a bit more variance in our bowling attack, along with our seamers who have been doing a great job thus far this series.”
Tom Blundell Has Recovered Very Well from His Hamstring Tear - Rob Walter
Rob Walter welcomed Blundell’s comeback. The head coach stated that Blundell’s presence adds stability and confidence to the group ahead of the match.
“His experience is invaluable, even more so as we have a few guys in the squad who are relatively new to Test cricket – he is a leader in the group and we’re very pleased to see him back.”
New Zealand Squad for Third Test vs West Indies
The team management said that Jamieson is progressing well and they carefully manage his workload ahead of a possible full Test return.
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