Strike bowler Shane Bond, who is recovering from a back injury, will miss the New Zealand tour of India in September, New Zealand Cricket announced on Tuesday.

Middle order batsman Craig McMillan has been recalled to the team.

"Craig is very keen to re-establish himself in the team as a senior player and to contribute again," selection manager Sir Richard Hadlee said.

"His experience will be vital in India."

All-rounder Chris Cairns, whose wife is expecting their second child, will not play in the Test matches but is on the limited-overs team.

Also returning to the team after an injury-enforced absence is batsman Nathan Astle. Bowler Michael Mason will take Bond's place in the Test team.

Teams:

Test: Stephen Fleming (captain), Nathan Astle, Ian Butler, Robbie Hart, Richard Jones, Michael Mason, Craig McMillan, Jacob Oram, Mark Richardson, Scott Styris, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori, Lou Vincent, Paul Wiseman.

ODIs: Stephen Fleming (captain), Nathan Astle, Ian Butler, Chris Cairns, Chris Harris, Paul Hitchcock, Brendon McCullum, Craig McMillan, Kyle Mills, Jacob Oram, Scott Styris, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori, Lou Vincent.