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Conway, Ravindra in New Zealand squad for India test series
On Wednesday, New Zealand Cricket named Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Tom Blundell in a strong squad for the Test series against India, with all three aiming to be fit for the first Test next week.
Coach Rob Walter noted the squad is largely consistent with the team that competed in England earlier this year, which won 2-1, aiming to recreate that success on home soil.
Conway sustained a concussion during the one-day series, Ravindra dislocated his shoulder during a promotional shoot in September, and Blundell is recovering from a quadricep injury. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy joins the squad, replacing pacemen Rourke and Ben Sears plus all-rounder Zak Foulkes.
The first Test starts at Basin Reserve in Wellington next Wednesday, with the second taking place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27.
Walter said the team has "experienced great crowds so far during the white-ball series and we're really looking forward to having that support during the Tests." The squad anticipates building on their England success.