新西兰将Ajaz Patel和Tom Blundell带回来参加最终测试与西印度群岛的比赛, New Zealand brings back Ajaz Patel and Tom Blundell for final Test vs West Indies, aiming to clinch series.

新西兰召回了旋转投手阿贾兹·帕特尔和守门员汤姆·布伦德尔，参加第三场也是最后一场对阵西印度群岛的测试赛，比赛将于12月18日在湾椭圆球场开始。 New Zealand has recalled spinner Ajaz Patel and wicketkeeper Tom Blundell for the third and final Test against the West Indies, starting December 18 at Bay Oval. 帕特尔替代了在惠灵顿第二场测试赛中肩膀脱臼的布莱尔·蒂克纳，而布伦德尔则在腿筋伤势恢复后回归。 Patel replaces Blair Tickner, who dislocated his shoulder during the second Test in Wellington, while Blundell returns after recovering from a hamstring injury. 新西兰在惠灵顿取得九连胜后, 赢得了2-0连胜, 并在ICC世界测试锦标赛中名列第三位。 The move follows New Zealand’s nine-wicket victory in Wellington, which secured a 2-0 series win and moved them to third in the ICC World Test Championship. 球队主教练罗布·沃尔特 (Rob Walter) 引用了帕特尔的经验和利用旋转友好的湾圆球场的能力,以及保龄球多样性的需要. Head coach Rob Walter cited Patel’s experience and ability to exploit the spin-friendly Bay Oval pitch, as well as the need for bowling variety. 布伦德尔的领导能力在一支由几个年轻球员组成的队伍中也受到重视。 Blundell’s leadership is also valued in a squad with several younger players.