# Ravindra and Conway named in New Zealand squad for India Tests _New Zealand has named a 14-man squad for the two-match Test series against India starting on November 19 in Wellington._ - Publisher: Apex Sports News (https://apexsportsnews.in) - Canonical URL: https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ravindra-and-conway-named-in-new-zealand-squad-for-india-tests - Author: Atul, Editor (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/atul) - Published: 2026-11-11T05:07:52.284Z - Section: Cricket > International - Topics: India, World Test Championship, Test cricket, New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway ## Summary Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are included in New Zealand's Test squad for the India series as both recover from injuries. Jacob Duffy returns after missing the England tour for paternity leave. ## Key takeaways - Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder in September during a promotional shoot. - Devon Conway suffered a concussion in training during the ODI series against India. - Tom Blundell is recovering from a quadriceps injury and has played one domestic match since June. - Jacob Duffy is added to the squad after missing the England tour due to paternity leave. - New Zealand are top of the World Test Championship table ahead of the series. ## Article New Zealand have named Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in their 14-man squad for the two-match Test series against India, which begins on November 19 in Wellington, ESPNcricinfo reported. Both players are recovering from injuries and aim to be fit for the first Test. Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is also included while recovering from a quadriceps injury. Sportstar said Blundell has played just one domestic match since June. Conway sustained a concussion in training during the one-day series against India. Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder while filming a diving catch during a promotional shoot in September. The series forms part of the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle. The India cricket team is touring New Zealand from October to December 2026 to play two Tests, five ODIs and five T20Is. ## Squad changes and fitness updates The squad is largely consistent with the team that won 2-1 away in England in June, Sportstar said. Kane Williamson retired after that series. Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears and Zak Foulkes are absent through injury or workload management. Jacob Duffy returns after missing the England tour while on paternity leave. Duffy starred with 23 wickets in the 2-0 series win over the West Indies almost a year ago. He will compete for a place with pace options Matt Henry, who has recovered from a quadricep injury suffered last month, Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith and Blair Tickner. BJ Watling, who is replacing Luke Ronchi as New Zealand's batting coach, will join the squad on Monday, three days before the start of the first Test. ## Venues and World Test Championship context The first Test starts at Basin Reserve in Wellington next Wednesday, Sportstar said. The second takes place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 27. The series is crucial for both teams in their quest to make the World Test Championship final in June 2027. New Zealand are currently top of the table, but both South Africa and Australia are within touching distance of their percentage of points. India are a fair distance behind in fourth place. If Blundell plays both Tests against India, he will complete the milestone of 50 Test appearances. Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young ### Related on Apex Sports News - [Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur return in India squad for South Africa tour](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/jemimah-rodrigues-and-amanjot-kaur-return-in-india-squad-for-south-africa-tour) - [Ayush Badoni replaces injured Rajat Patidar in India A Rising Stars squad](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ayush-badoni-replaces-injured-rajat-patidar-in-india-a-rising-stars-squad) - [Khalid Jamil names 23-player India squad for New Zealand friendlies](https://apexsportsnews.in/news/khalid-jamil-names-23-player-india-squad-for-new-zealand-friendlies) ### Sources - [ESPNcricinfo](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1562161.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS) - [The Daily Star](https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/jacob-duffy-back-new-zealand-squad-india-tests-4320816) - [Sportstar](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/new-zealand-squad-for-tests-vs-india-nz-v-ind-full-list-of-players-rachin-ravindra-devon-conway/article71688127.ece) --- Source: Apex Sports News, https://apexsportsnews.in/news/ravindra-and-conway-named-in-new-zealand-squad-for-india-tests. Please cite and link the original article when quoting.