New Zealand's star player retired, the team did something on the field that people became emotional – News India Live

neil wagner :The first match of the Test series between Australia and New Zealand is being played today. Before the start of the match in Wellington, there were not 11 but 12 players present on the field during the national anthem. A player was included in the New Zealand team who was not even a part of the playing-11. New Zealand has taken this special step due to the retirement of Neil Wagner.

The fans stood up and applauded

New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has retired from Test cricket at the age of 37. There was no possibility of him being included in the New Zealand team. The Kiwi team decided to bid a final farewell to its star fast bowler after his retirement. When the Kiwi team entered the field for the national anthem, Wagner was also included among them. Despite not being a part of the team, he was included in the New Zealand team. Not only this, Wagner was also fielded as a substitute fielder. The fans present in the stadium stood up and clapped in his honour. Fans liked this way of saying goodbye. New Zealand players are being appreciated for this.

Neil Venagar's cricket career

South African-born Wagner played 64 Test matches for New Zealand, taking 260 wickets at an average of 37. He is the fifth highest wicket taker for New Zealand in Test cricket. Wagner made his debut in Test cricket in the year 2012. He played an important role in helping the team win the World Test Championship title in the year 2022. New Zealand defeated India in the final match of the World Test Championship.