Patel has been the Plunket Shield's top wicket-taker over the past three seasons, snaring 48 wickets at an average of 21.52 runs in his most recent campaign. PHOTO: AFP
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The Indian-born 29-year-old, New Zealand’s top domestic wicket-taker in the past three seasons, replaces allrounder Mitchell Santner who is still recovering from knee surgery, New Zealand Cricket said in a media release on Wednesday.
Patel joins wrist-spinners Todd Astle and Ish Sodhi in the 15-man squad for the three-test series starting in October.
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Selectors also opted to include a second wicketkeeper in Tom Blundell alongside BJ Watling in the squad.
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