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Southee, Taylor absent for Black Caps

New Zealand name squad for ODI series against Australia, with some big names absent

Key pair Tim Southee and Ross Taylor have been left out of New Zealand's ODI squad for the forthcoming Chappell-Hadlee series with Australia, beginning Wednesday.

Southee, Taylor and Mitchell McClenaghan are all unavailable due to injury, with the Test duo not being risked ahead of the Trans-Tasman, which begins on February 12.

Opening batsman Tom Latham has been named as cover for returning captain Brendon McCullum, but will leave the group pending McCullum’s fitness.

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The Black Caps are current holders of the Chappell-Hadlee trophy and coach Mike Hesson said the series was a significant one in their schedule.

"This is a pinnacle event for us and we'll look to get our best side out on the park each time we play," Hesson said.

"We've been lucky enough to use a big squad over the summer and although we're missing a few key players, we have guys who can step in and we know are up to the task.

"The Chappell Hadlee Trophy is something we want to hold on to.

"The rivalry between these two sides is huge and it's going to be three intense games in front of some big crowds."

The opening match begins on Wednesday at 2pm (midday AEDT) at Eden Park, Auckland, with the following matches to be played on February 6 and 8 at Wellington and Hamilton respectively.

Australia named their squad for the ODI series last Monday, with uncapped leg-spinner Adam Zampa a surprise inclusion.

Black Caps ODI squad: Brendon McCullum (c), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Henry Nicholls, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Kane Williamson. Tom Latham (cover).

Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), George Bailey, Scott Boland, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, John Hastings, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa.