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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has dropped James Neesham from central contract list for the upcoming 2022-23 season, while the board gives Michael Bracewell his maiden offer. Moreover, Ajaz Patel, who took a ten-wicket haul against India later last year, was included in the 20-member shortlist as well.

New Zealand Cricket Board has announced their Test team for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand and Michael Bracewell has earned his maiden call-up to the squad. Also, skipper Kane Williamson, who has been away from Test cricket since November last year, returns to the squad.

New Zealand are currently playing against Netherlands and they are set to tour Scotland for two T20Is and a one-off ODI in July this year. Both these teams were up against each other in the T20 World Cup last year in UAE and New Zealand won the game despite a spirited show from Scotland.

India lost their second game of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup against New Zealand by 62 runs and team captain Mithali Raj has expressed disappointment over the performance of top-order. Raj said that the team lacked a batter who can take the game deep for the team and chase the target.