Black Caps coach Gary Stead felt Ajaz Patel would have effectively been surplus to requirements for the two Tests against Bangladesh. Despite that haul, Stead said Patel was behind the NZ pace bowlers in the pecking order for the upcoming two Tests at home. READ MORE: Gallen’s generous act for two young boxersREAD MORE: Fenech blasts ref as NRL player beltedREAD MORE: Garside’s pro debut ends in controversyAjaz Patel of New Zealand. “Particularly against Bangladesh as well, who are probably more comfortable playing against spin bowling as well.”Rachin Ravindra will instead provide the spin bowling option while batting at number seven. “I think the thing to remember with Kane is he played in the T20 World Cup and he played the world Test championship final, both at times when perhaps rest may have been the best thing for him.

Source: Stuff December 23, 2021 07:17 UTC