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NZ reveal strong squad for Sri Lanka Tests Majority of the New Zealand Squad is similar to the one that lost to Australia on home soil earlier this year  Source:-dailymirror New Zealand have named a strong squad for next month’s one-off Test against Afghanistan and two-match series against Sri Lanka. The majority of the squad is similar to the one that lost 2-0 to Australia on home soil earlier this year with experienced quick Tim Southee once again named Captain of a side that includes the likes of key batters Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Southee will receive support from fellow fast bowlers Matt Henry, Ben Sears and Will O’Rourke while the Kiwis have included Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel and Michael Bracewell as spin options alongside part-timers Phillips and Ravindra. With spin expected to play a crucial role during the matches on the sub-continent, New Zealand ...