1.   Opening batsman Wasim Jaffer, a left hander, has been recalled two years after he made his test debut against South Africa.

2.   Out-of-form Bell has been replaced by Lou Vincent, who will make his test debut in the unusual role of opening batsman.

3.   Also back in the lineup is swing bowler Chris Drum, who fractured his collarbone in a fielding mishap on his test debut against Pakistan at Christchurch last year.

4.   Australian paceman Matthew Nicholson and England wicketkeeper Warren Hegg were kept waiting for their test cricket debuts Saturday when the opening day of the fourth test was washed out.

5.   Australian paceman Simon Cook is expected to make his test debut against New Zealand on Thursday following a strong endorsement by captain Mark Taylor.

6.   Australia gave Simon Cook a test debut as New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat in the second cricket test at the WACA on Thursday.

7.   Bangladesh made its test debut under Barlow, who had to retire after suffering a stroke.

8.   Cockbain, who was dropped after his test debut against the All Blacks a month ago, was a surprise choice ahead of Troy Coker.

9.   Flanker Josh Kronfeld, stand-off Andrew Mehrtens and fullback Glen Osborne all will make their test debuts at Eden Park.

10.   For the Kiwis, Robbie Hart makes his test debut for New Zealand as a replacement for Adam Parore, who retired last month.