Martin Guptill dropped from New Zealand squad for Pakistan Tests

After a dismal show in India in the Test and One-Day International series, Martin Guptill, the New Zealand opener, has been left out of the national squad for the two-Test series against Pakistan.

Pakistan play their first Test against the hosts in Christchurch from November 17 before travelling to Hamilton for the second Test from November 25.

New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (capt), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Jimmy Neesham, Jeet Raval, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling.