Dec 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel is in line to play his first test in over a year after he was named in a 14-man squad for the third test against West Indies, while wicketkeeper Tom Blundell returned from a hamstring tear.

New Zealand lead the three-test series 1-0 after winning the second test by nine wickets and coach Rob Walter believes 37-year-old Patel can further strengthen the hosts at Bay Oval, where the third test will be played from Thursday.