Franklin and Tuffey rejoin BLACKCAPS Test squad

James Franklin and Daryl Tuffey, who were both part of the BLACKCAPS squad for the first test in Hamilton, have rejoined the team after playing for their provinces yesterday. Franklin practised with the team today and Tuffey will be at practice at the Basin Reserve tomorrow.

The Test squad is:

Brent Arnel – Northern Knights
James Franklin – Wellington Firebirds
Martin Guptill – Auckland Aces
Chris Martin – Auckland Aces
Brendon McCullum – Otago Volts
Tim McIntosh – Auckland Aces
Jesse Ryder – Wellington Firebirds
Tim Southee – Northern Knights
Ross Taylor – Central Stags
Daryl Tuffey – Auckland Aces
Daniel Vettori – Northern Knights
Kane Williamson – Northern Knights
Reece Young – Canterbury Wizards

The second test of the National Bank Series starts on 15 January at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. A decision on the final playing eleven will be made closer to the start of the match.