Doug Bracewell, the New Zealand seamer, will be added to the New Zealand squad for the final Test in Auckland if he gets through Central Districts' Ford Trophy game against Canterbury on Wednesday unscathed. Bracewell missed the first two Tests against England due to a foot injury and the extent of his recovery will be tested on Wednesday.
Two other members already in the Test squad, Tom Latham and Ian Butler, will play their Ford Trophy games on Wednesday before joining the national squad for the final Test. The deciding Test in Auckland begins Friday.
"Doug's availability creates a real battle for spots for this deciding Test against England," New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said. "It also helps to manage the workload for a group of bowlers who have carried a heavy load during the first two Tests.
"We'll be keenly watching how he performs in the Ford Trophy tomorrow and how his foot comes through the game."
New Zealand squad for Auckland Test: Brendon McCullum (capt), Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell (pending getting through Ford Trophy game on Wednesday), Dean Brownlie, Ian Butler, Peter Fulton, Tom Latham, Bruce Martin, Hamish Rutherford, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (wk), Kane Williamson.
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