BLACKCAPS squad for first test against Australia in Brisbane starting on November 21 is:
- Daniel Vettori ( c )
- 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
Only 13 players will travel to Brisbane. Peter Fulton will remain in New Zealand and play domestic cricket and Gareth Hopkins will travel to Brisbane on the eve of the first test and remain until play starts to cover for Brendon McCullum. A new squad will be announced after the first test.
