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Kane Williamson Opts Out of Black Caps’ Test Series Against Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE, JUL 7 – New Zealand's squad for the two-Test tour of Zimbabwe includes debutant fast bowler Matt Fischer with key players unavailable for personal and professional reasons.
- New Zealand will begin their two-Test series against Zimbabwe on July 30, with the matches taking place in Bulawayo, but will be without key players Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell.
- Williamson and Bracewell made themselves unavailable due to overseas T20 commitments, while Kyle Jamieson opted out to welcome his first child.
- Rob Walter, in his first selection as head coach, announced a 15-player New Zealand Test squad led by Tom Latham, featuring seasoned campaigners Ajaz Patel and Henry Nicholls alongside debutant fast bowler Matt Fisher.
- Walter expressed enthusiasm about Matt, highlighting Fisher as one of the quickest pace bowlers nationwide, who has taken 51 wickets in 14 first-class games at an average of 24.11.
- With these Tests outside the ICC World Test Championship, the absences create opportunities for others while giving Fisher valuable touring experience.
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Williamson, Bracewell skip New Zealand's tour to Zimbabwe
Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell will skip the upcoming two-test tour of Zimbabwe with the blessing of New Zealand Cricket, while paceman Ben Sears has been ruled out by a side injury. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Kane Williamson unavailable as New Zealand name squad for Zimbabwe Tests
New Zealand will play the two-Test series against Zimbabwe without Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell due to their overseas T20 commitments. This opens opportunities for newcomers like Matt Fisher while experienced players Ajaz Patel and Henry Nicholls return to strengthen the squad.
No Kane Williamson as New Zealand pick squad for Test series against Zimbabwe, Matt Fisher earns maiden call
New Zealand have picked their squad for the two-match series against Zimbabwe without Kane Williamson. Northern Districts pace bowler Matt Fisher has earned his maiden call-up in the 15-member team that is largely settled with Tom Latham at the helm. Fisher is widely regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the country. He has picked 51 wickets in First-class cricket at an average of 24.11 across 14 matches. Speaking on Fisher, the New Zealand…
New Zealand announces squad for Zimbabwe Tests: Williamson, Jamieson unavailable; Fischer gets maiden call
New Zealand has handed Matt Fischer a maiden Test call-up for the upcoming two-match Test tour of Zimbabwe starting July 30 in Bulawayo, the country’s cricket board announced on Monday.
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