Return from Injuries: Key batters Rachin Ravindra (recovering from a shoulder issue), Devon Conway (concussion protocol), and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell (quadriceps) have all been included despite recent injury concerns. Pace & Spin Options: The fast-bowling unit features Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, and Blair Tickner. Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips lead the spin options alongside Michael Bracewell's all-round depth. World Test Championship (WTC) Context: New Zealand sits high on the WTC points table, aiming to consolidate their position following their 3-0 Test series win in India back in 2024. The series is crucial for both teams in their quest to make the World Test Championship (WTC) final in June 2027. New Zealand are currently on top of the WTC table, but both South Africa and Australia are within touching distance of their percentage of points contested. India are a fair distance behind in fourth place, and will need to win most of their seven remaining Tests - they finish their cycle with a five-match home series against Australia - to have a chance of qualifying. New Zealand Test Squad vs IndiaTom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.