Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway named in New Zealand squad for India Tests
Rachin Ravindra (Source: Blackcaps on X)
Published - 11 Nov 2026, 09:24 AM• Read time - 2 mins
New Zealand have unveiled their squad for the two-match Test series against India beginning on November 19. Tom Blundell (quadricep), Devon Conway (concussion), and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) have all been named in the squad and are working through their respective injuries to be available for the first Test, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) informed.
Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder while attempting a diving catch during a promotional shoot in September, which ruled him out of the T20I and ODI series against India. On the other hand, Conway suffered a concussion after a collision with Matt Henry while training ahead of the ODI series in Auckland.
The Kiwis squad features most of the players from the side that won the Test series in England earlier this year, except fast bowlers Will O'Rourke (workload management), Ben Sears (ankle injury) and Zak Foulkes (hip injury).
Jacob Duffy also joins the fast-bowling unit after missing the England tour due to paternity leave. BJ Watling, New Zealand's new batting coach, will join the squad on Monday, three days ahead of the start of the first Test.
New Zealand on top of WTC points table
The upcoming series is extremely crucial for both teams for World Test Championship (WTC) standings for the 2025-27 cycle.
On the other hand, India are placed fourth with five wins from 11 matches, having a points percentage of 51.52%. The first Test will be played at Basin Reserve, Wellington from November 19-23, while the second Test will be held at Hagley Oval, Christchurch from November 27- December 1.
New Zealand squad for India Test series: Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young