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A two-Test series is being played between Australia and New Zealand. In the first Test match, Australia defeated New Zealand by 172 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. With the defeat, New Zealand has lost one place in the World Test Championship and has dropped to second place. The second test match between the two teams will be played from March 8. But even before this, New Zealand captain Tim Southee has given big indications of the return of a star player.
This player got injured
New Zealand’s Will O’Rourke got injured in the first Test match against Australia. He left the field after five balls due to tightness in his left hamstring in his eighth over on the third day. He did not return to the field even during Australia’s second innings. New Zealand captain Tim Southee said that Will’s hamstring will be assessed in the next 24 hours. At the same time, he did not rule out the possibility of recalling Neil Wagner.
Tim Southee said that we have not discussed much yet. We’ll see how Will recovers. The physio has not set any time limit on this. We’ll just wait and see how Will heals over the next few days. I am sure this will be known in the next 24 hours.
Second test match will be held on March 8
The second Test match between New Zealand and Australia will be played in Christchurch from March 8. Captain Tim Southee said that we have to move forward and take a decision. Who will play this role in Christchurch? Neil Wagner got a great welcome last week. Where we got to see some great moments on the field. He has been a fan favorite for a long time. But Saudi ruled out the possibility of recalling Trent Boult.
Took so many wickets for New Zealand
Neil Wagner made his debut for New Zealand in Test cricket in 2012. So far he has taken 260 wickets in 64 test matches for New Zealand. Apart from this, he has taken 821 wickets in 205 first class matches. Wagner had announced his retirement just a few days before the first Test match against Australia.
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