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New Zealand pick four spinners for Sri Lanka Tests

By Saurabh Sharma July 29, 2019 • 10:52 AM View: 1722

Wellington, July 29: New Zealand have picked as many as four spinners in their 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka, which will also see the start of their ICC Test Championship campaign.

Left-arm orthodox Ajaz Patel and off-spinner Will Somerville have been recalled into the squad and will join Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle in a Test squad well-equipped for spin friendly conditions in the island nation.

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