Batsman Martin Guptill has been added to the BLACKCAPS Test side to complete the squad of 13 ahead of the first Test against England on Thursday.
BLACKCAPS Selector Gavin Larsen said Guptill gave the squad more depth, while also providing an update on Ross Taylor.
“We opted for extra batting cover for that final spot and with Martin having been playing in the middle-order recently, he can cover a number of positions for us,” said Larsen.
“Ross is progressing nicely and is expected to take a full part in training tomorrow. The team are looking forward to what will be a special match beginning on Thursday."
The match will be New Zealand’s first Day-Night Test, with the first ball scheduled for 2pm on Thursday.
