Ajaz Patel

Trent Boult makes himself unavailable while Matt Henry returns from injury

New Zealand's six domestic associations have released their initial list of 15 contracted players for the 2023-24 season

Allen, Chapman and Tickner retained; Neesham and Ajaz excluded from current list

Marcus Harris resists with unbeaten century but visitors prove too strong on final day

Matthew Potts weighs in with two wickets in impressive display for Durham to boost Ashes hopes

New Zealand spinner to join squad ahead of Yorkshire fixture, available for maximum seven games

Australia A will face New Zealand A in two four-day matches over the next couple of weeks

Australia A are touring New Zealand for the first time and will play two first-class matches in Lincoln

Ajaz Patel and Ish Sodhi strike quick blows in fading light to hurt Pakistan

The hosts, however, still trail by 295 runs going into the third day

Hosts need another seven wickets on final day as they chase promotion

Barely used by New Zealand, Patel replaces Michael Neser for the final month of the season

Bracewell has five wickets from two Tests but has conceded an eye-watering 5.67 runs per over

Ajaz Patel claims three to secure 115-run lead on first innings at Chelmsford

Bracewell's inclusion continues his rise in the game which has included a Test call-up

Five-fors, six-fors and a ten-for feature on our shortlist

"The reality is that they are looking for more batting at home and that is one aspect I am working on"

Kane Williamson unavailable as he recovers from long-standing elbow problem

And what's the highest score made by an opener in a Test innings in which his partner made a duck?