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Afghanistan's ace spinner, who has a recurring back injury, has been ruled out of the one-off Test match against New Zealand.
Afghanistan will take on New Zealand in a one-off Test match in India from September 9.
Since becoming only the third bowler in Test cricket to take 10 wickets in an innings, Ajaz Patel has played only five Tests for New Zealand in nearly three years, but the 35-year-old can be instrumental in New Zealand's six Tests to be played in the sub-continent, starting with a one-off Test vs Afghanistan next week
New Zealand will play nine Test matches from September to December, giving Williamson a chance to take on England's Joe Root, who has recently surged past in the Fab Four race with his sublime form.
Afghanistan vs. New Zealand: A day before the Test match, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Black Caps skipper Tim Southee raised concerns over the ground conditions of the Greater Noida Sports Complex.
New Zealand skipper Tim Southee hinted at taking a break during Test series against Sri Lanka and India; opens up about top players opting out of central contracts.
Yash Dayal: From written off after being hit for five sixes to maiden Test call-up Yash Dayal's consistency and experience with the red ball helped him pip Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmad for the left-arm seamer spot and earned him his maiden Test call-up.
By: Pratyush Raj
Afghanistan Cricket Board clarifies that it was their decision to play at the Greater Noida Sports Complex due to the logistical issues.
From leaving home at the age of 18 to pursue his dream of becoming a commentator, India's Devender Kumar has become a fan favourite in Afghanistan, where he received a standing ovation from a jam-packed Cricket Stadium in Kabul.
A combination of inclement weather, poor drainage facilities, shortage of ground staff and an ill-equipped stadium results in no play over five days; it was the first time this century that a Test match has been called off without a ball being bowled.
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