New Zealand had an eight-run lead in the first innings with Phillips guiding the side to 180 from a precarious 46-5, in reply to Bangladesh's 172.

“Will be a small part of the commentary panel on First Day of 2nd Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand tomorrow. My first in an international game!” Tamim informed on Facebook today.

“We know Bangladesh are a great side in these conditions and it’s going to be a great and hard-fought Test series,” Southee said

Nafees, who is the elder brother of former ODI captain Tamim Iqbal, confirmed The Daily Star that he will be returning to his old role

Wagner, who returned to domestic first class cricket action this week with Northern Districts, joins a three-man pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson - himself missing from Test duty for 18 months because of back problems.