Patel set for Kiwi Test debut

Auckland: India-born 29-year-old left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel is in line to make his New Zealand Test debut after being named in the squad to play Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates later this year. 

He replaces injured all-rounder Mitchell Santner. Squad: Kane Williamson (captain), Todd Astle, Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Jeet Raval, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling.