The immediate changes will see the South Africa men’s side remaining in Christchurch for the entire duration of its visit, playing both its scheduled Tests at Hagley Oval rather than decamping to Wellington for the second match, as initially scheduled.
New Zealand Cricket has moved to streamline its home international schedules for the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS in order to mitigate the risk of an Omicron outbreak compromising upcoming fixtures.
Cam Fletcher and Blair Tickner have earned their maiden Test call-ups, while Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have been recalled as part of an extended BLACKCAPS squad for the first ANZ Test against South Africa, starting February 17 at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.
Cam Fletcher and Blair Tickner have earned their maiden Test call-ups, while Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have been recalled as part of an extended BLACKCAPS squad for the first ANZ Test against South Africa, starting February 17 at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval
Best innings figures for New Zealand in Test cricket -
Ajaz Patel | 10-119 v India
Sir Richard Hadlee | 9-52 v Australia
Sir Richard Hadlee | 7-23 v India
Matt Henry | 7-23 v South Africa
Chris Cairns | 7-27 v West Indies