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Despite being overlooked for home Tests for nearly five years, spinner Ajaz Patel says he never thought that door was shut.
The Black Caps have called Patel into the 14-player squad for this week's third Test against West Indies.
Patel replaces his Central Districts team-mate Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder during the second Test.
If the 37-year-old is selected to play at Bay Oval on Thursday, it will be his first Test in just over a year.
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