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    Paceman Jacob Duffy is welcoming Ajaz Patel's experience back into the Black Caps fold

    Paceman Jacob Duffy is welcoming Ajaz Patel's experience back into the Black Caps fold


    The 37 year old spinner is in the squad for the third test against the West Indies, starting tomorrow at Mount Maunganui.

    With the bowling attack decimated by injury, Duffy says Patel's 21 tests is valuable.



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