US EditionNew Zealand squad for Tests vs West Indies — Williamson, Mitchell return; Tickner, Foulkes also included
Kane Williamson returns to lead New Zealand’s Test squad with Daryl Mitchell fit and Blair Tickner recalled amid key player absences for the West Indies series.
- On December 2, New Zealand Cricket named its squad for the first Test against West Indies, with the opener at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
- Coach Rob Walter said Kane Williamson was recalled for his skill and leadership and has used time off to prepare for red-ball cricket.
- Zak Foulkes, 23, earned selection after a nine-wicket haul on Test debut in Bulawayo, with Jacob Duffy, pace bowler, included alongside Matt Henry, pace bowler.
- Blair Tickner earned a recall and could vie for a fourth Test cap after seamers Will O'Rourke and Ben Sears were unavailable due to injury.
- The three-Test series also includes matches in Wellington and Tauranga, while West Indies recalled veteran paceman Kemar Roach and Kyle Jamieson was held back.
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