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Ravindra and Conway return to New Zealand squad for India Tests
New Zealand named Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in its 14-player squad for a two-Test home series against India.
The series starts on November 19, with the first Test in Wellington.
Ravindra missed recent limited-overs matches after dislocating his shoulder, while Conway missed the ODI series after suffering a concussion; wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is also recovering from injury.
All three are working towards being fit for the opening Test.
New Zealand retained most of the team that beat England 2-1 away, while Kane Williamson has retired and several other players are unavailable or rested.
India have not won a Test series in New Zealand for almost 20 years, and the result could affect their World Test Championship campaign.
New Zealand have named Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell in their 14-member squad for the home Test series against India.
All three are recovering from injuries and are hoping to be fit for the opening Test.
The first Test starts in Wellington on November 19, with the second in Christchurch from November 27.
New Zealand’s previous Test series was a 2-1 win over England in June.
- Who
- New Zealand have selected a 14-member squad, including Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell.
- What
- The squad is for a two-Test home series against India.
- When
- The series starts on November 19, 2026.
- Where
- The Tests will be played in Wellington and Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Why
- Not stated
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New Zealand won their Test series against England 2-1.
Ravindra dislocated his shoulder while attempting a catch during a promotional shoot.
The first Test between New Zealand and India is scheduled to begin at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
The second Test is scheduled to begin at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
- Squad size
- 14 players
- Opening Test
- November 19, 2026
- Opening Test venue
- Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Second Test
- From November 27, 2026, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Previous Test series
- New Zealand beat England 2-1 in June
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What people are saying
The squad is largely consistent with the team that competed in England earlier this year, so it'll be great to be back together to try and recreate some of that success on home soil.
We've experienced great crowds so far during the white-ball series and we're really looking forward to having that support during the Tests.