Blundell called from wilderness into NZ World Cup squad

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - New Zealand Nets - Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand - March 29, 2018 - New Zealand's Captain Kane Williamson talks to the media during the press conference. REUTERS/Paul Childs

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand's 15-man squad for cricket's one-day World Cup later this year, despite never having played the format at international level.

The 28-year-old Blundell has played just two tests, making a century on debut, and three Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, but will serve as a backup to Tom Latham for the May 30-July 14 tournament in England and Wales.