NZ vs SL: New Zealand has to go on a tour of Sri Lanka after the Test series against Team India. Here the team has to play 2 T20 and three match ODI series. New Zealand Cricket has announced the team for this series. All-rounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper Mitch Hay have been included in the team. Apart from this, Dean Foxcroft and Jacob Duffy have also got a chance in the team.
Mitchell Santner will captain the team
This team will be captained by Mitchell Santner. The T20 series will start from November 9 in Dambulla. After this the team has to play a three-match ODI series. At present Santner has been appointed interim captain for this tour. The regular captain of the team will be announced later this year.
Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand in the white-ball series against Sri Lanka, with Nathan Smith and Mitch Hay earning their maiden call-ups pic.twitter.com/BjC1CjRrUL
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Smith got a place in the first team
26 year old Nathan Smith's performance in domestic cricket was excellent. He was named the Best Domestic Player at the New Zealand Cricket Awards. Apart from this, he has also been included in the central contract. Mitch Hay's performance in domestic cricket has also been excellent. Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee and Kane Williamson have not been included in the team.
New Zealand team for T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Jack Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Haye (wk), Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robins, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Will Young
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