Speaking ahead of the Test series, Bangladesh will have a new Test skipper at the helm. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team and will become his country's 13th Test captain. ?"Najmul Hossain will lead the side in the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand," BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus said. Vice-captain Litton Das wished to skip the series for family reasons whereas regular captain Shakib Al Hasan is injured that left door open for Shanto to lead the troops.

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As for the Kiwis, they have picked a strong squad for the 2-match series. Rachin Ravindra, fresh from his heroics in the ODI World Cup, is part of the squad alongside spin trio of Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and Ajaz Patel. Tim Southee will be leading the side as Kiwis look to climb up the WTC ladder.?

Head-to-head Record:
New Zealand and Bangladesh have faced each other in 17 Tests with the Kiwis winning 13 of those to Bangladesh's one. Three were drawn Tests.

Squads:
Bangladesh Test Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Hasan Morad

New Zealand Test Squad: Tim Southee (c), Kane Williamson, Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Will Young

Live Streaming Of Bangladesh Vs New Zealand Test Series:

When does the 1st Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match begin?
The 1st Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand will start from November 28 to December 2, 2023.

When does the 2nd Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match begin?
The 2nd Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand will start from December 6 to December 10, 2023.

Where will the 1st Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match be played?
The 1st Test will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.

Where will the 2nd Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match be played?
The 2nd Test will be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Which channels will broadcast the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh Test matches?
As of now, there will be no television broadcast of New Zealand's tour of Bangaldesh Test matches.

Where can we live stream the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh Test matches?
The New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test matches can be streamed for free on Rabbitholebd Sports on YouTube.