NZ boosted by Santner's return for England Tests
New Zealand's cricket team has received a significant boost with the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for the upcoming Test series against England. Initially sidelined due to a shoulder injury, Santner will now join the squad ahead of the first Test at Lord's. His presence adds depth to an already strong bowling lineup following New Zealand's recent victory over Ireland.
- ▪Mitchell Santner is returning to the New Zealand squad for the Test series against England.
- ▪He was initially ruled out due to a shoulder injury sustained in the Indian Premier League.
- ▪New Zealand recently defeated Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in a one-off Test.
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NZ boosted by Santner's return for England TestsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Santner captained New Zealand in two Tests against Zimbabwe last yearByMatthew HenryBBC Sport JournalistPublished46 minutes agoNew Zealand have been boosted by the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for the Test series against England starting at Lord's on Thursday.Santner, 34, the Black Caps' white-ball captain and key spinner, was initially ruled out of the first Test by a shoulder injury suffered last month in the Indian Premier League.New Zealand had hoped he would recover for the second or third Tests but he will now join the squad before the first Test next week.All-rounder Dean Foxcroft, who received his first call-up as cover, will return home.New Zealand beat Ireland by an innings and 79…
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