New Zealand have included uncapped offspinner Mark Craig in the squad for their three-test tour of West Indies in June, which was announced on Tuesday.
Craig, who has taken 43 first class wickets at 42.88, was a surprise inclusion in the 15-man party even after his fellow offspinner Jeetan Patel withdrew for personal reasons.
The Black Caps also included leg spinner Ish Sodhi for what are expected to be spin-friendly conditions but there was no place for veteran all rounder Daniel Vettori, who is still not up to bowling at test level after Achilles surgery last year.
Craig, 27, was one of two uncapped players in the squad along with wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi, who has previously represented New Zealand in limited overs matches
