Christchurch: The New Zealand have named a 14-man squad for the upcoming ANZ Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.
Corey Anderson has been named as a batsman only, while Trent Boult will miss the first Twenty20 as part of a planned break and Tim Southee all three matches to prepare for the Test series. Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and Doug Bracewell were not considered due to injury.
Tom Bruce and Ben Wheeler are in line to make their Twenty20 international debuts after being selected in New Zealand's squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
Uncapped pair Bruce and Wheeler were named Monday in the 14-man squad for the three-match series.
Blackcaps selector Gavin Larsen said Bruce thoroughly deserved his call-up.
Larsen indicated Ross Taylor's non selection was a performance based decision, but gave a positive update on his fitness.
Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and Doug Bracewell were not considered for selection due to injury, while Ross Taylor also missed out as he returns to full fitness.
McLean Park in Napier will host the opening Twenty20 on January 3, with the series then shifting to Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for matches on January 6 and 8
Blackcaps squad for ANZ Twenty20 series: