 The selectors feel Martin will benefit from playing at the domestic level |
New Zealand have dropped bowlers Chris Martin and Tim Southee among four changes ahead of the West Indies Test series which starts on Thursday. After their two-Test loss to Australia, Mark Gillespie replaces Martin, while fit-again all-rounders James Franklin and Jacob Oram return to the team. Opener Aaron Redmond has disappointed at the crease and is replaced by Tim McIntosh, who scored 78 in a warm-up. The first Test under new coach Andy Moles starts in Dunedin on 11 December. Off-spinner Jeetan Patel has been included as specialist back-up to captain Daniel Vettori. New Zealand head selector Glenn Turner said the demoted Martin would play in the domestic competition to help build his fitness levels after injury.  | 606: DEBATE |
On Gillespie's addition, Turner added: "He has shown good recent form, bowling a lot of overs and taking eight wickets in his last match. He becomes our strike bowler in this series." New Zealand named ex-Warwickshire batsman Moles as their new coach two weeks ago, who takes over from John Bracewell.
New Zealand squad: Daniel Vettori, Jamie How, Tim McIntosh, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Jacob Oram, Brendon McCullum, James Franklin, Mark Gillespie, Iain O'Brien, Jeetan Patel
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