“I know all three boys. [Sodhi, Phillips, Tickner] New Zealand coach Gary Stead said there was a real passion for the longest form of the game and he was looking forward to taking part in his red ball work at the pre-tour camp in Lincoln this week. It’s been almost a decade now and we’ve been backing his expertise and experience.
“Given the current conditions and the style of play in the Pakistan-England Test series, we feel that having a wrist-spinner in the team will be important.
“Glen is clearly a very talented batsman and we are excited to have him back in the Test squad for this tour. His ability to bowl off-spin is also a plus point with the potential to change pitches. are.”
“Blair has been with the group for our last two Test series and we believe he is very ready for Test cricket. He has quick pace and good bounce which is a real asset to have in sub-continental conditions. “
The New Zealand team is touring Pakistan for the first time since 2003 and will play two Tests in Karachi from December 26 and Multan on January 3.
“It will be a new experience and the kind of challenge that excites this group,” Stead said. “We are naturally keeping an eye on the current Test series against England, especially the last two Tests of the series in Multan and Karachi, where we will play.”
Williamson will then take over the captaincy for three ODIs in Karachi on January 10, 12 and 14 followed by a white-ball tour of India. The teams for this limited overs series will be announced on December 19.
New Zealand Test Squad for Pakistan Tour: Tim Southee (captain), Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wicket), Dion Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ijaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Ash Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will teens
