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  •   Home > News > Sports > Cricket

    Australia have named their side to take on the Black Caps in next month's test series, with just one change

    Australia have named their side to take on the Black Caps in next month's test series, with just one change


    Batsman Cameron Bancroft's been left out with the squad that beat Pakistan, which has been reduced from 14 to 13.

    Travis Head and Pat Cummins will share the vice-captaincy, with Tim Paine leading the side.

    The series gets underway in Perth on December 12.

    INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COVERAGE WITH SKY SPORT - WATCH EVERY MOMENT OF THE BLACK CAPS THIS SUMMER.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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