McCullum confirmed to play for BLACKCAPS

Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has been confirmed to play in the New Zealand side against Australia in today's fourth One Day International against Australia.

New Zealand team management said that after considering medical advice including the results of x-rays taken yesterday, and fitness assessment sat the ground today, McCullum indicated he expected to be able to play a full role today as wicketkeeper and batsman.

Craig Cumming comes into the playing 11 for today's game. Jeetan Patel will be 12th man.

The New Zealand line-up is:

Guptill
McCullum
Fulton
Taylor
Elliott
Cumming
Broom
Mills
Vettori
Southee
O'Brien

Patel - 12th man