Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand's squad for the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch and pace bowler Blair Tickner handed a recall for the first time since 2023 with Kyle Jamieson held back as he continues a carefully controlled return to red-ball cricket

Fellow seamers Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes , who took nine wickets on debut against Zimbabwe, are also part of the 14-player squad, but Jamieson wasn't considered for the start of the series as a cautious approach is maintained in increasing his workloads after a back injury.

Glenn Phillips , who played in the opening round of the Plunket Shield , also hasn't been included as he works his way back to full match fitness after a groin injury. Daryl Mitchell has recovered from injury to take his place

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