Cricket: Vettori, Ryder return for Black Caps

Ross Taylor. Photo / Mark Mitchell

New Zealand's rotational policy continues with two changes to their squad ahead of the fourth one-day cricket international against Pakistan at McLean Park here tomorrow.

Captain Daniel Vettori and opening batsman Jesse Ryder, both rested for last Saturday's 43-run loss at Christchurch, make a return, while left-arm spinner Luke Woodcock and pace bowler Kyle Mills drop out.

Woodcock, who conceded 46 runs from 10 overs on debut at Christchurch, Mills and James Franklin, the other player from the 15-man World Cup squad who has been omitted from the 12, are with the team in Napier but will be released to play for their respective domestic teams on Wednesday.

The six-match series is level at 1-1.

Squad: Daniel Vettori (captain), Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jamie How, Scott Styris, Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum, Jacob Oram, Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Hamish Bennett.

- NZPA