New Zealand Announces Squad for Afghanistan, India, and Sri Lanka Tests with Exciting New Talent

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 New Zealand aims to gain crucial ICC Test Championship points in Sri Lanka to push for finals qualification. / Getty Images

New Zealand has selected fast bowlers William O'Rourke and Ben Sears for their upcoming Test matches against Afghanistan, India, and Sri Lanka. 

O'Rourke, who made an impressive debut against Australia earlier this year, will be joined by Sears, who picked up five wickets in his second Test against Australia. The squad also includes off-spinner Michael Bracewell, who has recovered from achilles and finger injuries.

New Zealand Test squad: 

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young

Head coach Gary Stead expressed his excitement about the new additions, particularly highlighting Bracewell's all-round skills and ability to counter left-handers. The team is currently in third place on the ICC Test Championship table and is looking to secure crucial points in their upcoming matches.

The Kiwis will also welcome back Saqlain Mushtaq as bowling coach and James Foster as assistant coach. The team will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan in India, followed by two Tests in Sri Lanka, as part of their ICC Test Championship campaign.

Stead also emphasized the importance of workload management for the bowlers, considering the challenging conditions and busy schedule. The team is determined to build on their success in Bangladesh last year and improve their standing in the Test Championship.

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