A kingpin of the New Zealand attack, Shane Bond was sidelined for over two years by a serious back injury, and his fitness remains a factor.

Capable of searing pace to match the world's quickest bowlers, he took 6-19 against India in his second match back from that lengthy lay-off.

Injury concerns prevented him playing a full schedule at the recent Champions Trophy, but he returned to take three wickets against India and 2-55 in the semi-final against Australia.