Martin out of Bangladesh Tests

Chris Martin has been ruled out of New Zealand's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh and will be replaced by Mark Gillespie. Martin was already a late withdrawal from the ODI squad due to niggling hamstring and lower back injuries.

He picked up the problems during his spell in county cricket with Warwickshire this year. Dion Nash, one of New Zealand's selectors, said although Martin was pain free and making good progress, he had lost some condition in recent weeks.

"With such a big season ahead it would have been foolish to rush Chris back too early," Nash said. "He is better at home working on his fitness and strength and preparing himself for the two-Test series against Australia next month."

Martin was originally named in the group to take on Bangladesh in three one-dayers until his place was taken by Michael Mason. Gillespie is already with the squad for the limited-overs series, which begins in Dhaka on Thursday.