But with the venues in the Bangladesh series — Mount Maunganui and Christchurch — likely to sport greener surfaces, the 33-year-old was deemed surplus to requirements. “You do feel for Ajaz after his record-breaking display in India,” coach Gary Stead said in a statement. Free-scoring opener Devon Conway returns to the squad after missing the 0-1 series loss in India. “One of my things about being a spinner in New Zealand is to inspire another generation to take up the art,” Patel was quoted as saying by stuff.co.nz. “I’m still going to fight the fight to make sure spin bowling becomes part of the big picture in New Zealand cricket.

Source: Stuff December 23, 2021 21:22 UTC