Wagner named in Black Caps test squad

South African-born bowler Neil Wagner has been named in the Black Caps for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.

His inclusion comes at the expense of Tim Southee, who was dropped for the third test against South Africa in March.

The left-armer has been included in the 15-man test squad, which includes two wicketkeepers, BJ Watling and Kruger van Wyk and two spinners, Daniel Vettori and Tarun Nethula.

The notable feature of the limited overs squads is the omission of Brendon McCullum.

McCullum's been asked to take a break as the Black Caps prepare to embark on a heavy programme of international cricket.

Canterbury batsman Tom Latham returns to the limited overs set-up while Wellington all-rounder James Franklin misses out altogether as he instead prepares for the Twenty20 World Cup by playing English county cricket.

The side plays two Twenty20s, five ODIs and two tests during the tour, which will be John Wright's last as coach.

Full squad:

Twenty20 International:

Ross Taylor (c) – Central Stags

Martin Guptill – Auckland Aces

Doug Bracewell – Central Stags

Dean Brownlie – Canterbury Wizards

Andrew Ellis – Canterbury Wizards

Daniel Flynn – Northern Knights

Ronnie Hira – Auckland Aces

Tom Latham – Canterbury Wizards

Nathan McCullum – Otago Volts

Kyle Mills – Auckland Aces

Rob Nicol – Canterbury Wizards

Jacob Oram – Central Stags

Tim Southee – Northern Knights

BJ Watling – Northern Knights

Kane Williamson – Northern Knights

One Day International:

Ross Taylor (c)  – Central Stags

Martin Guptill – Auckland Aces

Doug Bracewell – Central Stags

Dean Brownlie – Canterbury Wizards

Andrew Ellis – Canterbury Wizards

Daniel Flynn – Northern Knights

Tom Latham – Canterbury Wizards

Nathan McCullum – Otago Volts

Kyle Mills – Auckland Aces

Tarun Nethula – Central Stags

Rob Nicol – Canterbury Wizards

Jacob Oram – Central Stags

Tim Southee – Northern Knights

BJ Watling – Northern Knights

Kane Williamson – Northern Knights

Test:

Ross Taylor (c) – Central Stags

Trent Boult – Northern Knights

Doug Bracewell – Central Stags

Dean Brownlie – Canterbury Wizards

Neil Wagner – Otago Volts

Daniel Flynn – Northern Knights

Mark Gillespie – Wellington Firebirds

Martin Guptill – Auckland Aces

Chris Martin – Auckland Aces

Brendon McCullum – Otago Volts

Tarun Nethula – Central Stags

Kruger van Wyk – Central Stags

Daniel Vettori – Northern Knights

BJ Watling – Northern Knights

Kane Williamson – Northern Knights

Photo: Neil Wagner playing for Otago (Photosport)