Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, who underwent a surgery to remove a growth in his eye, has been recalled in the 13-man squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh beginning from January 12 at the Basin Reserve.

Taylor had smashed a century in the second Test of the two-match series against Pakistan before undergoing an eye surgery.

New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen said,

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It’s great to have Ross back. He has a phenomenal record that speaks for itself and he’s coming off a terrific hundred in his last Test.He’s obviously been an essential part of our Test side for a long time and brings invaluable experience and knowledge to the group.

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Left-hand batsman Henry Nicholls has been retained in the Test squad, while Colin de Grandhomme and Jeet Raval have also been given a chance to build on their promising debut series.

New Zealand have already won the ODI series by 3-0. 

New Zealand Test squad: Kane Williamson (captain), Trent Boult, Dean Brownlie, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling (wk).

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