New Zealand have added batting allrounder Daryl Mitchell to the Test squad for the series against India later this month as a replacement player for Devon Conway. After opting to not replace Conway in the T20I squad, the call was made to extend Mitchell's stay in India for the longer format. Conway was earlier ruled out of the T20 World Cup final and the subsequent three-match series in India after he broke his hand during New Zealand's semifinal win against England.
"It's a shame for Devon to miss out on the first series of the new World Test Championship cycle, but it also offers up an opportunity for someone else," Coach Gary Stead said. "Daryl's versatility means he can cover a lot of batting positions and he's certainly got plenty of confidence at the moment. He's proven he can perform in Test cricket and I know he's excited to rejoin the Test group. "New Zealand will travel to India immediately after the T20 World Cup final against Australia and will kickstart the T20I series on November 17 in Jaipur. The two-match Test series commences on November 25 in Kanpur.
