New Zealand name 14-member Test squad for India series; Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway included

New Zealand named a 14-member squad for the two-match Test series against India that begins at Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 19, 2026. Tom Latham will captain the side.

India and New Zealand are completing a five-match ODI series after finishing the T20I leg of the tour. India hold a 2-0 lead in the ODI series, with the third match in Hamilton washed out due to rain. With the white-ball fixtures winding up, both teams will shift focus to red-ball cricket. The second Test is scheduled at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27.

The 14-player squad announced by New Zealand is: 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.

The squad includes Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell despite injury concerns. Devon Conway suffered a concussion after colliding with teammate Matt Henry during a training session. Rachin Ravindra injured his shoulder during a promotional shoot in September. Tom Blundell is recovering from a quadricep injury. All three are targeting fitness for the opening Test.

New Zealand have also included fast bowler Jacob Duffy, while Ben Sears, Zak Foulkes and Will O’Rourke have missed out due to injuries and recovery concerns. Head coach Rob Walter said, "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."

New Zealand enter the series after beating England 2-1 in their last Test series in June. They will look to continue the same form against India and make the most of playing at home. India will also look to win both matches and collect important WTC points. The series will be important for both teams as they aim to finish among the top teams and reach the 2027 World Test Championship Final.

Tom Latham will lead New Zealand when the two-match series begins with the first Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington on November 19, 2026.