In August tri series is starting in Sri Lanka for the series New Zealand has announced Ross Taylor as their new captain. Vettori and McCullum are on leaves so the unavailability made Ross Taylor a new captain.

Kane Williamson who was part of 2008 under-19 squad is also selected in the team and now he will play for the national team of New Zealand. He will make his international debut for New Zealand.

The chairman of selectors, Mark Greatbatch said that in the absent of Vettori and McCullum now it is chance for Taylor to show his leader ship skills. Greatbatch also said now it’s a chance for him to develop captaincy skills as may be he has to keep up the responsibility of captaincy.

Vettori is with his family after his second child birth. He wants to spend some time with family as buzy schedule is ahead. McCullum is also on leaves as his child is expected in middle of the year.

Squad announced for the Tri Series is Ross Taylor (capt), Kyle Mills (vice-capt), Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Jeetan Patel, Jesse Ryder, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Scott Styris, Nathan McCullum, Andy McKay, Jacob Oram and Daryl Tuffey.

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