Last Updated: November 11, 2026 02:06 PM
Test cricket needs patience, skill, and a strong team plan. Big Test series always start with one important question about selection. Now fans finally have answers about who will play for the home side.
New Zealand Announces Test Squad
New Zealand announces Test squad has 14 players for the two-match series against India. Tom Latham will captain the Black Caps in both matches. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has also earned a place in the squad.
Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes, and Will O’Rourke missed selection because of injuries and recovery concerns. Head coach Rob Walter says the group is largely the same as the England tour team. He feels excited about reuniting the players and repeating their earlier success at home.
Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway Return
The Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway returns add experience to the batting group. Tom Blundell also returns to the squad after his injury setback. All three players are working to prove their fitness before the first Test.
Conway suffered a concussion after colliding with Matt Henry during a training session. Ravindra hurt his shoulder during a promotional shoot in September. Blundell is still recovering from a quadriceps injury and aims to be fit.
New Zealand’s squad for India test series
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner and Will Young
Test Schedule for the Series
The first Test starts on November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The second Test follows on November 27 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Both venues are well-known grounds for New Zealand cricket.
India and New Zealand are currently playing a five-match ODI series. India lead 2-0, while rain abandoned the third ODI in Hamilton. New Zealand enter the Test series after beating England 2-1 in June 2026.
India want to win both Tests to collect valuable World Test Championship points. Both teams are competing for a place in the 2027 World Test Championship Final. The Black Caps hope to use home conditions to maintain their winning form.
What Fans Should Watch
Fans will watch the fitness updates on Ravindra, Conway, and Blundell closely. New Zealand announces Test squad may still change if any injury worsens.
We will share official team news as soon as it arrives. Until then, this series promises strong cricket from two very determined sides.
