CT Correspondent
November 7, 2008, 6:41 am
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WELLINGTON, Nov 6 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) - New Zealand are pinning their hopes on their fast bowlers for the opening test against Australia in Brisbane starting Nov. 21.
Five pacemen were included in a 15-man squad, announced on Thursday, leaving captain Daniel Vettori as the only spinner.
The tourists will play a four-day practice match against New South Wales state next week before heading to Brisbane to prepare for the first of two tests.
The second test will be played in Adelaide from Nov. 28.
New Zealand squad for first test: Daniel Vettori (captain), Aaron Redmond, Jamie How, Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, Peter Fulton, Daniel Flynn, Brendon McCullum, Grant Elliott, Gareth Hopkins, Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien, Kyle Mills, Mark Gillespie, Chris Martin.
November 7, 2008, 6:41 am
