The NZC (New Zealand Cricket) has announced squad for the upcoming India Test tour, which compromises three Tests, commences from Wednesday (October 16) in Bengaluru. Newly appointed captain Tom Latham to lead the side.

Kane Williamson experienced groin discomfort during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle and he requires a period of rehabilitation time before joining New Zealand Test squad in India. Uncapped batting prodigy Mark Chapman has been added to the squad as the cover for Williamson.

"The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk aggravating the injury," said Wells.

"We're hopeful that if the rehabilitation goes to plan Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour.

"While it's obviously disappointing to not have Kane available from the start of the tour, it provides an opportunity for someone else to play a role in an important series."

This will be Tom Latham's first assignment as the full-time head coach of the Blackcaps.

BLACKCAPS squad for the India Test tour :
1. Tom Latham (Captain), 2. Tom Blundell (Wicketkeeper), 3. Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), 4. Mark Chapman*, 5. Devon Conway, 6. Matt Henry, 7. Daryl Mitchell, 8. Will O’Rourke, 9. Ajaz Patel, 10. Glenn Phillips, 11. Rachin Ravindra, 11. Mitchell Santner, 12. Ben Sears, 13. Ish Sodhi (2nd & 3rd Test only), 14. Tim Southee, 15. Kane Williamson, 16. Will Young.

Michael Bracewell has been picked up for the first Test only, whereas Ish Sodhi has been named for the last two Tests.

New Zealand recently have suffered a heavy whitewash to Sri Lanka by 2-0 and need to make a solid statement this time around to solidify their chances for the WTC finals.