New Zealand's top-order batter and prolific run-getter Devon Conway is likely to take Ross Taylor's No.4 spot in the three-Test series against England after the Black Caps legend retired from international cricket recently at the age of 38. The Black Caps' head coach Gary Stead on Monday virtually confirmed that Conway will bat at No.4 in the inaugural Test at Lord's beginning June 2, with returning skipper Williamson to come in as first-drop, according to stuff.co.nz. With Young and Latham set to open the innings for New Zealand after doing a superb job in the Black Caps' first warm-game against Sussex, and Williamson expected to come in as the first-drop batter, Conway could take the slot left vacant by Taylor. Conway, who has played seven Tests so far, opened the innings last year against England in the Test series, and met with instant success as he scored a double century in the drawn opening match at Lord's. 3, in the home Tests against Bangladesh and South Africa as Williamson continued to nurse his injured elbow.

Source: Stuff May 25, 2022 00:49 UTC