(Reuters) - New Zealand included five spinners in their 15-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tour to India while fast bowler Trent Boult and all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme opted out of the two-test series due to the prospect of further time in bio-bubbles.
The selectors picked the experienced spin trio of Ajaz Patel, Will Somerville and Mitchell Santner, as well as youngsters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips.
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