Kane Williamson features in Black Caps coach Rob Walter's maiden home test squad for the first test against the West Indies

The 35-year-old's opted in to his first red ball squad this year - closing in on becoming the first New Zealander to reach ten thousand test runs.

Daryl Mitchell's been included after suffering a groin injury and missing games in the ODI series.

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson and batter Glenn Phillips weren't considered as they continue to build match fitness.

Walter says Williamson, Tom Latham and Michael Bracewell will feature in the Plunket Shield this week.



The first test starts at Hagley Oval next week.

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