Tom Latham led New Zealand from the front in the 3rd Test against West Indies at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. He shared a 323-run opening stand with Devon Conway after the hosts elected to bat. Both Latham and Conway completed their respective tons. According to ESPNcricinfo, Latham became the fourth NZ player with 15-plus tons in Test cricket.

Will left-arm orthodox spinner Ajaz Patel get the nod or will right-arm pace bowler Kristian Clarke debut? Initially Patel was favoured, given the solitary match hosted by the Bay Oval in Plunket Shield last month saw 20 of the 31 wickets claimed by spin between Northern Districts and Auckland.

In his first outing in India, Tom Latham scored 55 off 97 balls before retiring in the first innings in New Zealand’s warm-up match against Mumbai in New Delhi. Latham saw off the new ball as he patiently built his innings.