NZC announce Test team

New Zealand Cricket today announced the Test team to play in South Africa next month.

The team is:

Daniel Vettori (captain)
Shane Bond
Craig Cumming
Stephen Fleming
Mark Gillespie
Peter Fulton
Chris Martin
Michael Mason
Brendon McCullum
Kyle Mills
Jacob Oram
Michael Papps
Jeetan Patel
Scott Styris
Ross Taylor

“The selectors are looking to form a quality opening partnership,” Black Caps coach John Bracewell said.

“Craig Cumming is the incumbent and is acknowledged as a quality player of pace, while Michael Papps is being rewarded after an excellent domestic season.

“James Franklin was not included due to knee injury, and it?s hoped he will be fit enough to be considered for the ODI team.

“The team will leave for South Africa on October 18 and will play two preparatory matches against South Africa A before the two match Test series begins.

“The team for the ODI section of the tour will be announced following the New Zealand selection team tour to Queensland.”

New Zealand Cricket Media Release