WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand's 14-man squad for a three-test series against the West Indies next month after missing the Black Caps' last test series in Zimbabwe and most of their white-ball matches so far this season.

Williamson has a limited contract with New Zealand Cricket which allows him to play in overseas leagues while still playing for New Zealand when he is available.

“Kane’s ability on the field speaks for itself and it will be great to have his skills as well as his leadership back in the test group,” New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. “He’s had a bit of time off to get himself ready for red-ball cricket and I know he’s looking forward to playing for Northern Districts in the second round of the Plunket Shield in the

See Full Page