Wellington: Fast bowler Tim Southee and middle order batsman Daniel Flynn have been recalled to New Zealand's squad for the third Test against India starting in Wellington on Friday (April 03). The two are part of a 13-man group that does not feature the batsman Jamie How, who played in Napier, although he will initially remain with the squad as a cover player for Flynn.

Southee's most recent appearance for his country came in the Christchurch ODI against India, where his ten overs cost a whopping 105, but he has fought back strongly in the domestic first-class competition.

Jacob Oram and Brent Arnel were not considered as they continue to recover from injuries. India lead the three-Test series 1-0 after they held off New Zealand for a draw in Napier on Monday.

Squad: Daniel Vettori (c), Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Jeetan Patel, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin, Tim Southee.