New Zealand uncapped batsman Tom Bruce has been included into Blackcaps Twenty20 squad for their three-match series against Bangladesh staring on 3rd January.

The 25-year-old, who averaged 76 at a strike-rate of 174 this season – would provide an impressive batting lineup for Blackcaps with the veteran Martin Guptill, Colin Munro and Colin de Grandhomme and Corey Anderson, who has been included solely as a batsman.

The BLACKCAPS squad for the ANZ Twenty20 Series against Bangladesh has been named. Story | https://t.co/Et6s2WVUPO #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/YS4nJQzNV3

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NZ Squad: Kane Williamson (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Tom Bruce, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Ben Wheeler.