New Zealand's star player retired, the team did something on the field that made people emotional

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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 on the field during the national anthem. A player who was not even part of the playing-11 was included in the New Zealand team. New Zealand has taken this special step due to the retirement of Neil Wagner.

The fans stood up and clapped in appreciation

New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has retired from Test cricket at the age of 37. He was not likely to be included in the New Zealand team. The Kiwi team decided to bid farewell to its star fast bowler after his retirement. When the Kiwi team took to the field for the national anthem, they included Wagner. He was included in the New Zealand squad despite not being part of the squad. Not only this, Wagner was also fielded as a substitute fielder. The fans in the stadium stood up and applauded in his honour. Fans loved this way of saying goodbye. New Zealand players are being appreciated for this.

Neil Wenagar's Cricketing Career

Born in South Africa, Wagner played 64 Test matches for New Zealand, taking 260 wickets at an average of 37. He is the fifth highest wicket taker in Test cricket for New Zealand. Wagner made his debut in Test cricket in the year 2012. He was instrumental 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.