Smith, 26, made his worldwide debut within the first ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka earlier this week. In final season’s Plunket Defend he was the main wicket-taker with 33 at 17.18 and in September was awarded a central contract. He additionally took 27 wickets at 21.14 for Worcestershire in final season’s County Championship alongside scoring three half-centuries.
Williamson’s return to health may put strain on Will Younger, participant of the sequence in India, to retain his place within the XI.
“It is clearly a giant sequence for the facet when it comes to the World Check Championship and to additionally now be farewelling somebody like Tim Southee, solely raises it up additional,” Sam Wells, the New Zealand selector, stated. “Tim has had a wonderful profession and can go down as one of many nice Black Caps.
“I’m certain the crew and the general public will wish to give Tim a becoming send-off in what’s a extremely anticipated sequence. It is also an thrilling time for Nathan to be introduced into the Check squad for the primary time. Nathan is an thrilling expertise with a confirmed first-class file and I am certain he’ll carry a number of ability and power to the group.”
New Zealand Check squad vs England
Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (Checks 2 and three), Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Younger
