Photo GettyAll-rounder Jimmy Neesham and spin bowler Jeetan Patel have been recalled to the New Zealand test squad for the three-match series against South Africa. Patel last played a test for New Zealand last October in India following a three-year break from the test arena. The last time Patel played a test on home soil was in 2010 against Australia. South African-born Neil Wagner has been named in the squad after being under an injury cloud. Squad:Kane Williamson, Jeet Raval, Tom Latham, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Jeetan Patel.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 02, 2017 22:09 UTC