Ajaz Patel has made peace with his surprise exclusion from the home series against Bangladesh despite a stunning 10-wicket feat against India recently but he is hoping that going forward, the country’s groundsmen would also prepare spin-friendly tracks to promote the craft.

The traditionally pace friendly conditions at home forced Patel’s exclusion from the squad but the left-arm spinner said he will continue to fight for his place in the team. “One of my things about being a spinner in New Zealand is to inspire another generation to take up the art,” said Patel.