New Zealand names Invitation XI team against Pakistan

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced its Invitation XI team against Pakistan in the upcoming tour match at Queenstown ahead of the three-Test series. The squad will play Pakistan in a three-day game between 18-20 November.

All 12 members of the squad, with experience either at the international or the New Zealand 'A' level, will look forward to the match for valuable experience ahead of the start of the Test series.

Selector Mark Greatbatch agreed: "Grant Elliott and Daryl Tuffey have recovered well from injuries received at the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. They have been playing domestic cricket and this will be a further solid workout for them."

"There are also a few players who are knocking on the door for selection at the top level and they will get a good opportunity to test themselves against a strong touring side," he added.

The Invitation XI team:

Grant Elliott (captain)
Craig Cumming
Tim McIntosh
BJ Watling
Daniel Flynn
James Franklin
Reece Young (wicketkeeper)
Darrell Tuffey
Tarun Nethula
Tim Southee
Ian O'Brien
Brent Arnel