NZ recalls Tim Southee for third Test

India have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. New Zealand selection panel head Glenn Turner said the 20-year-old Southee8217;s inclusion would strengthen the Kiwi attack.

8220;Tim8217;s inclusion gives us additional options with the new ball,and strengthens the attack against this strong Indian batting line-up,8221; Turner said in a statement.

Ironically,Southee had been dropped after going for 105 runs in his 10 overs during the third one-dayer against India.

Meanwhile,injured batsman Daniel Flynn has been retained and a final call on whether he would play would be taken before the Test. Jamie How would continue to be with the squad as Flynn8217;s cover.

Turner said all-rounder Jacob Oram was not considered for selection as his Achilles tendon strain has got aggravated.

New Zealand squad: Daniel Vettori captain,Daniel Flynn,James Franklin,Martin Guptill,Brendon McCullum,Tim McIntosh,Chris Martin,Kyle Mills,Iain O8217;Brien,Jeetan Patel,Jesse Ryder,Tim Southee,Ross Taylor.