Cameron Bancroft axed as Aussies name Test squad to face New Zealand

Australia has made one change to its squad for this month's three-Test series against New Zealand, cutting Cameron Bancroft as the side’s batting back-up.

National selector Trevor Hohns confirmed the change in Adelaide on Tuesday after Australia swept Pakistan 2-0, with both Test wins coming by an innings.

All players who featured in that series have been retained, while Michael Neser and James Pattinson have kept their spots in a reduced 13-man squad.

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