New Zealand's selectors have not panicked after the loss of the first National Bank series Test for the William Jordan Rosebowl in Christchurch yesterday and have named two new players only in a 13-man squad for the second Test starting in Wellington on Thursday.

Chris Harris, the Canterbury stalwart has been brought in as cover for Daniel Vettori while Northern Districts pace man Daryl Tuffey has been named as Chris Cairns' replacement.

Both Vettori and Canterbury fast-medium bowler Chris Martin are both subject to fitness tests.

The chairman of selectors, Sir Richard Hadlee said: "Daniel is going to be examined to determine how severe the injury is, and we will make our decision based on the advice of our medical experts.

"Chris gives us another useful bowling option, is a very experienced campaigner, and he has been in form with the bat as his very healthy average in the State Championship this season testifies."

"Daryl was unlucky not to make the initial Test squad and he gives us another new ball option on what looks to be a green top at the Basin, should we decide to go with four seamers," said Hadlee.

Both Harris and Tuffey were part of the CLEAR Black Caps side which won the one-day series with England.

Harris played the last of his 19 Test matches in Ahmedabad against India in 1999/00. He has scored 582 runs in Tests at 19.40 and taken 15 wickets at 66.93.

The full squad is: Stephen Fleming (captain), Mark Richardson, Matt Horne, Lou Vincent, Nathan Astle, Craig McMillan, Adam Parore, Chris Harris, Daniel Vettori, Chris Drum, Ian Butler, Chris Martin, Daryl Tuffey.

Hadlee added that Andre Adams had not been considered for selection as he is suffering a niggling shoulder injury.

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