I have never rated Daniel Flynn, never supported his NZ selection but am pleased others have finally jumped on the bandwagon and accepted he needs to go back to domestic cricket. #1 are you a nutter? What more does Broom need to do to get a Test Debut? Why is there no discussion of Franklin, who is solid as a rock and a far better 5th bowling option than Elliott. Watling is untested, lets see how he goes before saying he is awesome. McIntosh is no Richardson, but deserves one last chance ahead of Ingram (who may or may not come off). Guptill is lucky as well, would like to see Sinclair back, but can he handle the no 3 position? Not a big fan of either Tuffey or Southee, Tuffey gets there on his superior batting and experience. Arnel has not quite done enough for me. Kane Williamson has a way to go before rushing him in. Let see him dominate 4-dayers first, where he has been not good at all.

My team: McIntosh, Watling, Guptill, Taylor, Broom, Franklin, Vettori, McCullum, Tuffey, Mckay, Martin. 12 Patel, 13 Southee.

Butler's body can't handle test cricket, he plays with a sore back all the time.

Ingram's averaged 60 in first class cricket over the last 3 seasons, he may not move his feet, but if he can score 50, that's a damn sight better than most of the poor buggers who've been through the turnstyle in the last 5 years.

Flynn will be back in the NZ team once he works himself out. For the time being, he will be stood down. NZ cricket should make sure he's playing in England or Northern Australia in the winter.

Broom has earned his chance.

Williamson will play for NZ at some point, that is a given, it's all a matter of when. He still isn't 20. I think it would be cruel to have him in the squad and not play him, he's better off continuing to score runs elsewhere if he's not going to get on the park for the kiwis.

McKay will play, what a rise from obscurity this has been.

My team: McIntosh, Ingram, Guptill, Taylor, Broom, Vettori (c), McCullum (w), Tuffey, Southee, Mckay, Martin, Watling (12th man)

Hamilton is likely to turn, so it's a rough call for Jeets, but Guptill's proven he can at least roll his arm over. It's a tough call for Watling too, but he hasn't followed up his debut by putting runs on the board at 1st Class level.

Not sure how they will go. I expect McIntosh will stay until the end of the Oz tests and if he doesn't make any impact will be gone after that. They will be looking ahead to the Oz tests and picking a team for that.

With that in mind, I suspect the selectors will be thinking a bit conservatively and not want to blood too many new players. Having said that, McKay could be in for a start as could Broom. However, I doubt Williamson will be as that would make the batting lineup extremely inexperienced at international level.

If it was me, I'd be picking Williamson, playing him at 6 as a back-up spin option, and having Vettori, Tuffey, McKay and Martin as the frontline bowlers. Also plays to NZ's traditional strength of a strong middle to lower batting order.

However, they are likely to mostly stick to what they know with Broom and McKay (in for Flynn and O'Brien respectively) the only newcomers to the starting lineup.

Here's the team I think they'll pick for playing XI: Tim McIntosh, BJ Watling, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Neil Broom, Dan Vettori (c), Brendon McCullum, Daryl Tuffey, Tim Southee/Jeetan Patel, Andy McKay, Chris Martin.

Williamson probably in the squad of 13.

Flynn needs to score runs in first class cricket just like everyone else, his free ride is over. Have a look at his stats over the last year... No form for a very long time, he shouldn't even be in the ND side. Let's give someone else ago please.

Persevere with McIntosh for a series or two. Wattling looks to have an excellent technique for an opener (Ingram doesn't for test level). Flynn, as everyone is saying needs to go, bring in Broom at 5. Vetorri stays at 6 and McCullum at 7. Definitely bring in McKay, we need someone who can consistently bowl at above 140kph.

@ #5 and #7

Ever heard of a guy called Nathan Astle? He didn't move his feet either. He had hand eye co-ordination to do the job. Have you watched Ingram paly domestically or actually reviewed his domestic stats over the last two to three years?

Ingram should have been selected before McIntosh and before Watling. His time has come.

There is no chance that Williamson will make this squad. Ingram will make the squad before him. Other than that the squad is probably correct. Broom must be a certainty given his domestic form this year. It is time for him to get a test debut. McKay ought to be named, but I wouldn't mind seeing Butler come in for Southee either.

Mcintosh is useless, not up to the level of international cricket. hell prob get a couple of 50s against bangladesh then we will keep him in the team for the next 5 years while he struggles to get more than 10.

One definite change for me - Goodbye Flynn, just as bad as Fulton, and bring in Broom. His stats don't lie this year and especially in the longer format of the domestic comp he has been carving teams up.

McIntosh for Ingram could be an option but McIntosh has been getting good runs in the Domestic One-Day Comp which could be a sign he is looking to score quicker which would help his cause a little - he was way too slow against Pakistan. If not then Ingram looks the logical replacement, or even Jamie How

@ AJ No#2

Are you insinuating that Dan Vettori isn't man enough to drop Flyn? Of course he would. He wants to win so he will, along with the other selectors, put the best team for the conditions on the park. The guy is a pro.

If Flynn gets selected I think that he could be considered lucky, especially as this test could be seen as the ideal opportunity to blood a newbie like Williamson or Broom. However if he does get the chance I hope he makes the most of it. He does have some guts.

I wonder if Brent Arnel is in the frame as a NZ contracted player, and the test will be on his home turf? Andy McKay has certainly impressed, and god knows we can do with a bit of zip. Will find out later today no doubt.

Ingram is the luckiest player i have ever scene. Has the worst batting stance ever. If you bat like that in club cricket you find yourself batting at 9-10. Mcintosh is mud he has had his chances now get rid of him as for Flynn well will just say MUD.. Broom is awesome and has proven himself time and time again. When are we going to get a test spinner that can actually turn the ball