Martin Guptill picks up some runs while batting for the New Zealand XI against England in a warm-up match in Hamilton last week. Photo: Getty ImagesMartin Guptill has been added to the Black Caps' test squad ahead of the first match against England starting in Auckland on Thursday. Guptill's addition completes the 13-strong side, and selector Gavin Larsen said the top order batsman added more depth to the team. "We opted for extra batting cover for that final spot and with Martin having been playing in the middle-order recently, he can cover a number of positions for us," Larsen said. The match will be New Zealand's first day-night test with a pink ball, and is scheduled to start at 2pm.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 19, 2018 06:45 UTC