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In the last three seasons of New Zealand's domestic competition Plunket Shield, this Indian-origin spinner has taken the most wickets.

India-origins left-handed spin bowler Ajaz Patel has been included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan. These series will be played in United Emirates (UAE).

In the last three seasons of New Zealand's domestic Plunket Shield competition, Patel has hit most wickets. In 2017.

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Let me tell you that the 29-year-old Ajaz Patel belongs to Indian origin. Born in Mumbai, Patel settled in New Zealand only in his childhood. Last year, Ajaz had taken 48 wickets from 21.52 average in nine matches. He was chosen as the best domestic cricketer in the year 2017.

At this time, the team's main spinner Mitchell Saturn is recovering from the injury. Santnar has a knee injury. In such a situation, Patel can get a chance to debut on the spin-friendly UAE wicket.

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New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen said that in the 15-member squad announced against Pakistan, Ejaz will replace injured injured Mitchell Santnar. He said, 'Ajaz deserves the place in this team from his strong performance in domestic cricket during the last few seasons. '.

As Larsen said, "Michelle is not perfectly fit, it's best to keep both wrists (Todd Asle and Ish Sodhi) and finger (spin) spin option in the team, considering the potential of the UAE. The selectors have also selected Tom Blundell as the back-up of wicketkeeper BJ Watling.

The New Zealand team will play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20 matches against Pakistan.

New Zealand Test Team :

Kane Williamson (Captain), Todd Astle, Tom Blundel, Trent Bolt, Colin de Grandhomay, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henri Nicholas, Ajaz Patel, Jeet Rawal, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southey, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, Bj Watling.

New Zealand ODI Team :

Kane Williamson (Captain), Todd Astle, Trent Bolt, Colin Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Henri Nichols, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southey, Ross Taylor, BJ Watling.

New Zealand T20 Team :

Kane Williamson (Captain), Mark Chapman, Colin Grandhom, Loki Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Tim Seyfert, Isha Sodhi, Tim Southey, Ross Taylor.