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India Today
4 hours ago
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- India Today
ZIM vs NZ: Mitchell Santner replaces injured Tom Latham as skipper for 1st Test
New Zealand's Test preparations have suffered an unexpected jolt with captain Tom Latham ruled out of the opening Test against Zimbabwe due to a shoulder injury. In his absence, Mitchell Santner has been officially named as New Zealand's 32nd Test captain for the game, starting July 30 in the regular white-ball skipper since December 2024, steps up to lead the Blackcaps in Test format, marking his first assignment in this role at the start of the Zimbabwe tour - a bold move by selectors with the team seeking continuity and fresh direction in the Test who has scored 1,066 runs and taken 74 wickets in 30 Tests, steps into the role following a triumphant T20I Tri-Series campaign in Harare, where the Black Caps went undefeated through the group stage and into the final. Also Read: Taskin Ahmed accused of assault and threats, Bangladesh pacer issues clarificationNew Zealand head coach Rob Walter said that he's disappointed on Latham missing out, but showed faith in Santner to deliver.'It's never great when you lose your captain (Tom Latham), who's a world-class opening batter and a great team man, but that said we're going to work really hard to have him available for the second Test,' Walter was quoted as saying by the ICC."We'll continue to assess and see whether a replacement player is necessary, but at this stage we are hopeful that he'll recover in time.''Mitch (Santner) did a wonderful job with the T20 squad in this recent the format is different, he certainly has the respect of the players and will be supported by some highly experienced Test cricketers, so I trust that he's going to do a great job,' Walter Zealand squad for 1st Test vs ZimbabweTom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Will Young- Ends
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India's destroyer-in-chief to lead New Zealand in Test against Zimbabwe, becomes Blackcaps' 32nd captain
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 17: Mitchell Santner of New Zealand successfully appeals for the wicket of Joe Root of England during day four of the Third Test Match in the series between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park on December 17, 2024 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by) Mitchell Santner , who was India's destroyer-in-chief last year, was appointed as New Zealand's 32nd Test captain on Tuesday. The first Test will start on Thursday. "Test captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first Test against Zimbabwe with a shoulder injury," New Zealand Cricket has said in a statement. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Latham suffered the injury while fielding during a T20 match for Birmingham earlier this month and has not recovered sufficiently to be included in the eleven on Wednesday." Tom Latham will remain with the squad and is likely to return for the second Test starting August 7. Santner is also New Zealand's white-ball captain and has played 30 Tests for the Blackcaps. He will assume the role fresh off a T20I Tri-Series victory in Harare where New Zealand remained undefeated throughout the five-match series. Poll Will Tom Latham's absence impact New Zealand's performance in the first Test? Yes, significantly Yes, but not too much No, they will manage fine "It's hugely disappointing for Tom to be missing the first Test, as captain but also as an integral part of the team,' New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. 'It's never great when you lose your captain, who's a world-class opening batter and a great team man, but that said we're going to work really hard to have him available for the second Test. "We'll continue to assess and see whether a replacement player is necessary, but at this stage we are hopeful that he'll recover in time.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Walter said the team was in good hands with Santner. 'Mitch did a wonderful job with the T20 squad in this recent series. 'He was excellent from a strategy point of view and he has a strong understanding of the game. "Whilst the format is different, he certainly has the respect of the players and will be supported by some highly experienced Test cricketers, so I trust that he's going to do a great job.' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Times of Oman
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Santner named New Zealand Test skipper for Zimbabwe Series
Auckland: Mitchell Santner becomes the 32nd player to lead New Zealand's men's side in Test cricket as regular Blackcaps captain Tom Latham was ruled out of the first Test against Zimbabwe due to a shoulder injury, as per the official website of the ICC. Latham sufferd the injury while fielding in a domestic T20 game in England, and hasn't been deemed fit enough to feature in the playing XI. But the left-handed top-order batter will continue to remain with the squad, with the hope that he regains full fitness ahead of the second Test match against the Chevrons. Santner, who has 1066 runs and 74 wickets from his 30 Tests, assumes the role fresh off a T20I Tri-Series victory in Harare where the Black Caps remained undefeated in the group stage into the finals. Rob Walter, New Zealand head coach, expressed his disappointment for Latham but backed Santner to do well. "It's never great when you lose your captain (Tom Latham), who's a world-class opening batter and a great team man, but that said we're going to work really hard to have him available for the second Test," he said. "We'll continue to assess and see whether a replacement player is necessary, but at this stage we are hopeful that he'll recover in time," he noted. "Mitch (Santner) did a wonderful job with the T20 squad in this recent series. Whilst the format is different, he certainly has the respect of the players and will be supported by some highly experienced Test cricketers, so I trust that he's going to do a great job," Walter said. New Zealand squad for the 1st Test: Mitchell Santner (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
New Zealand Name Michael Bracewell As Replacement For Glenn Phillips For 1st Test vs Zimbabwe
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been named as the replacement for injured Glenn Phillips in their first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, scheduled to begin on July 30. Bracewell was initially unavailable for the series due to his commitments with The Hundred. He was named in the squad for the first Test after his schedule allowed him to be available for the series opener. Bracewell is in Zimbabwe as part of New Zealand's T20I tri-series. Phillips was ruled out of the Tri-series and the two Tests after he suffered a right groin injury during the final of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 earlier this month. After the first Test, Bracewell will leave Zimbabwe and join the Southern Brave ahead of their first game. "Glenn's injury provided a gap in the Test squad, and Michael is the closest like-for-like replacement. Michael's experience and skillset will be a great asset and allows us to keep the same balance of the team," Blackcaps head coach Rob Walter said in a statement released by New Zealand Cricket. "Given he's here with the T20 squad and his availability aligned for the first Test, we're using the opportunity to include him in the squad. We'll get through the first Test and then we'll make a decision whether we'll replace him for the second Test," he concluded. After Phillips was confirmed to miss New Zealand's ongoing tour of Zimbabwe, Walter reflected on the impact of his absence and had said, "It's obviously disappointing to lose someone of Glenn's calibre. Much like Finn (Allen), we really feel for Glenn and that he misses out on this series. "We know he was eager to get out on the field for the Black Caps, and unfortunately, he won't be able to do that for this series. We know he'll work hard to get himself back onto the park, and I look forward to when that happens," Walter added.
India Today
5 days ago
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- India Today
Seifert, Rachin and Sodhi help New Zealand thump Zimbabwe before final
Fifties from Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra and a four-wicket haul from Ish Sodhi helped New Zealand secure a thumping 60-run win over Zimbabwe to keep their unbeaten run going in the tri-series. After going against the norm and opting to bat first after winning the toss, Seifert and Rachin's 108-run stand helped the Blackcaps post 190 runs for the loss of six wickets. A late cameo from Michael Bracewell helped them set up the big total for the hosts to chase, who ended without a win in the series. advertisementChasing 191, Zimbabwe got bundled out for 130 as Sodhi ended with figures of four for 12 and Matt Henry chipped in with two wickets as well. Zimbabwe were forced to rue the missed chances in the field as they dropped three catches and they were simply blown away by the Blackcaps bowlers as they reduced them to 44 for five by the eighth over. A sixth-wicket stand of 51 between Tony Munyonga and Tashinga Musekiwa gave some respectability to the total. ZIM vs NZ 6th T20I Highlights Richard Ngarava has been Zimbabwe's most successful bowler in this series and almost struck with his second ball when Tim Robinson went for a wild shot and edged one to slips. However, Ryan Burl was unable to hold on. However, Ngarava had the last laugh as he got rid of Robinson soon after. Ngarava then came back at the death to do some damage and end with figures of four for 34. For New Zealand, Seifert cashed in once again on a dropped catch and went on to score his second consecutive fifty. Seifert scored 75 and got good company from Rachin, who scored 63 off 39 balls. The New Zealand opener scored his fifty in just 33 balls and looked very good throughout his knock. Looking for a fast start, Zimbabwe asked Dion Myers to open and he gave them a great start, with some crisp boundaries off Matt Henry. However, his attempt to be a bit more cheeky against Sodhi was his undoing. Henry, who was expensive at the start, came back and was able to get rid of Sikandar Raza and that effectively ended the chase for the hosts. New Zealand will now face South Africa in the final on Saturday, July 26. - EndsMust Watch
