New Zealand's 15-member Test squad has been announced for the tour of Pakistan.

 New Zealand's 15-member Test squad has been announced for the tour of Pakistan.

Tim Southee will lead the New Zealand Test team in the tour of Pakistan, while Trent Boult has expressed his unavailability for the tour.

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has returned to the New Zealand Test squad after four years, along with Blair Tickner and Glenn Phillips.

Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Kane Williamson, Neil Wagner, Will Young.

The first Test between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held in Karachi from December 26, while the second test will be held in Multan from January 3.

New Zealand's ODI squad for the tour of Pakistan will be announced on December 19.

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