Oram, Mills out for Twenty20

The BLACKCAPS will be without two members of the squad for first Twenty20 International against Pakistan in Dubai.

Jacob Oram is returning to New Zealand on Thursday (NZ time) to be with his wife, Mara, who is expecting the couple's first child soon and may be having the baby early.

Kyle Mills has a shoulder injury but is staying with the team. He is not expected to take part in the first T20I but may be available for the second.

James Franklin, who has been sidelined with a back injury during the first part of the UAE series, came through a light practice overnight and may be available for the Twenty20 matches.

The BLACKCAPS play Pakistan in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium at Dubai Sports City on Thursday 12 November (Friday morning 13 November NZ time), and the second the following day.