WATCH | Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan's Rise Ahead Of One-Off Test In India

Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan: Ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, New Zealand legend Kane Williamson had words of praise for the Asian side's rapid rise in cricket. WATCH.

Kane Williamson will be playing his 101st Test match with appearance in New Zealand Vs Afghanistan one-off Test on Monday

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Kane Williamson Hails Afghanistan: New Zealand are set to take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test match starting this Monday, and the venue for the match is neutral, as he match wil be held at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Ahead of the Test match, the former Kiwi Test captain hails the rise of Afghanistan in cricket and also added the threat they can cause if given an opening or a chance during the match.

Afghanistan stunned the cricketing world last year, when they endured an iconic ODI World Cup 2023 India campaign, which saw them miss out on semis by the barest of margins.

They followed it up with a semi-final appearance in the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating the likes of New Zealand, West Indies, and the mighty Australians in the Super 8.

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Hear from Kane Williamson and Ajaz Patel ahead of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan scheduled to start in Greater Noida on Monday afternoon NZT. Follow play LIVE in Aotearoa with @skysportnz. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/G1sKFww9eB #AFGvNZ pic.twitter.com/6JrfGDu2OL

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 8, 2024

Blackcaps Appoint Sri Lankan Legend As Spin-Bowling Coach Ahead Of Upcoming Test Series In Asia

Sri Lanka legend Rangana Herath has joined the camp of Blackcaps as their spin-bowling coach ahead of the side's Test series against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and India.

New Zealand's tour of Asia sees them play six Test matches, out of which five are a part of WTC 2023-25. Alongside Herath, New Zealand have also confirmed the appointment of Vikram Rathour, who's expertise will come in handy during the Test series against India.

"We’re really excited to introduce Rangana and Vikram into our Test group. Both men are held in high regard in the world of cricket and I know our players are really looking forward to the opportunity to learn from them. For our three left-arm orthodox spinners in particular, Ajaz, Mitch and Rachin, having the chance to work with Rangana across three Tests on the sub-continent will be hugely beneficial," said Gary Stead, New Zealand Head Coach.

"Rangana has taken over 100 Test wickets in Galle which is the venue of our two Tests against Sri Lanka and so his knowledge of that venue will be priceless," he added.

Rangana Herath has been appointed as spin-bowling coach for the three upcoming Tests in Asia while former Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour has joined the BLACKCAPS for the one-off Test in Noida against Afghanistan. #AFGvNZ #SLvNZ https://t.co/faF2cFarMo

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 6, 2024