Kane Williamson named in New Zealand national cricket team squad for Ireland and England Tests

Kane Williamson will continue his chase for 10,000 Test runs after being included in the New Zealand national cricket team squad for the upcoming Ireland and England tour.

The Black Caps will play a one-off Test against Ireland cricket team in Belfast before a three-match series against England cricket team. Williamson currently has 9,461 Test runs from 108 matches.

The squad also featured a surprise decision with Will Young omitted from the England Tests, while Henry Nicholls earned a recall. New Zealand have also included potential debutants Kristian Clarke and Dean Foxcroft for the tour.

New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell,, Devon Conway, Zak Foulkes, Dean Foxcroft, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Michael Rae (IRE only), Kristian Clarke (IRE only), Will Young (IRE only).