I'm a bit surprised to see Matt Bell in your lineup - if he does get there it will be by the skin of his teeth. And why would you pick Fulton again when he is clearly in dreadful form? I would much rather see Flynn and MacIntosh go.

I really look forward to seeing Greg Hay get into the Black Caps action, sooner rather than later. I think he's a genuine talent. Let him at it, selectors.

Andy: Just to clarify, this is who I reckon they will select as opposed to who I'd pick. That said, a lineup with Flynn in for Fulton and McIntosh in for Bell would be too green with three batsmen on debut on May 15.

I don't know why everyone doesn't rate Gillespie - he's taken wickets in both his tests and he has genuine pace - much more than Southee, O'Brien and Mills.

I don't see Mills as a long term test bowler unless it's a green seamer and only then as fourth paceman - for the next few years I'd rather have Martin, Southee, Gillespie and Oram as our paceman.

Paul: Unfair on Mills - his Test bowling average is second only to Jacob Oram over the past 2 years (24 wkts @ 22). He can also tie down an end and bowl to a plan, something Gillespie seems less capable of doing. Gillespie is conceding over 4 runs an over and is now competing with Southee for a spot - I know who I would prefer.

Pointless taking Bell. He's had his chances here and his lack of technique (which seems to have deserted him) will be exposed on greener pre-summer tracks in England. Being shown what was possible at Napier by a rookee was surely the end. Sinclair likewise. Someone with a history of managing seam bowling essential. But who? Ryder may be worth the punt as and when.......And who at no 3? Is going back to Fulton a return to the same old, same old? Taylor is finding his feet at no 4 and should be left there......Hats off to Southee though....had he come in after McCullum and before Vettori would the outcome have been different? Ah, hindsight.

Can't help but find it gut-twistingly disturbing to see James Marshall's name popping up so frequently. The man has looked out of his depth at international level when he has been given the opportunity, and I don't believe he deserves another crack. Braces will probably take him nonetheless, he persisted with Marshall H for long enough. Fulton has shown at one day level he has what it takes against quality bowling, and Hay deserves to be rewarded for his returns at domestic level, for good or ill. We will have a much tougher middle order once Ryder's hand comes right, providing he can keep a pint out of it, bless him. If Elliot wears the silver fern again I am going to start watching softball

It is hard to see them leave out Bell after he 'grafted' his to a half century. He has had a dreadful run but there are not any other real opening options. MacIntosh has been all over the place in his career. For a time there people believed he could be another Richardson (I remember Richardson himself mentioning McI when he departed the scene). I believe he will suffer from the same self doubt that appears to effect Sinclair, Papps and to a lesser extent Bell. I would pick Bell again but make sure there is other options in the squad. Fulton has to be there. The many has played outstandingly well for NZ at ODI level. They should be working him hard to get him right and play him if he comes through the warm-up games OK. Other wise Hay deserves his chance.

I agree on Gillespie - he is too expensive. There is no point picking the guy just because he is fast. One concern is we are starting to develop a strong group of all rounders and given the poor top order there maybe a tendency to put another all rounder in the side longer term. My picks

Bell, How, Fulton, Taylor, Ryder, Oram, McCullum, Vettori, Southee, Mills and Martin.

Hay, Marshall or Hopkins, Patel, Gillespie and Obrien

I think they will take 16 or perhaps have one of these back-up playing domestic cricket over there.

mayhew: Agree - Fulton is a good player out of touch, but he will come right. A FC average of 47 across 100 bats is useful, but man he needs some runs in the bank in the remainder of what I like to call the Plunket Shield. Hay is worth a crack for sure.

This is obviously a rebuilding phase for NZ cricket so why not chuck a few young guns in the deep end and see if any of them pay off. Fulton has had his chances, likewise bell and sinclair. Bring in some fresh blood, give the young guys a crack.