New Zealand Vs England: Nathan Smith to debut in 1st Test vs England

Christchurch: New Zealand have confirmed seamer Nathan Smith will make his Test debut against England on Thursday, while the Player of the Series from their recent whitewash in India Will Young has been dropped. New Zealand captain Tim Latham also confirmed that former skipper Kane Williamson will return from his groin injury for the first Test, with Will Young, who scored 244 runs and was named Player of the Series during New Zealand’s recent 3-0 series whitewash in India last month, making the way.

“He (Young) played fantastically well over in India and did a great job for us, but unfortunately it’s nothing on what Youngy has done over the last period of time,” Latham said on Wednesday.

“Having someone like Kane come back in boosts your side with the calibre of player he is. He (Young) is a great team man and he has certainly done nothing wrong. It was a tough decision to make, but when you are in those positions you have to make the tough calls and it means your team is in a good spot. Gutted for Youngy, but excited with Kane coming back in,” said Latham. IANS

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