The International Cricket Council has confirmed that Neil Wagner is now available for selection for the New Zealand side after a positive ruling on two applications for exceptional circumstances.
The regulations state a player must reside in the relevant country for a minimum of 183 days for four consecutive years to qualify.
Wagner, 26, moved to New Zealand in 2008 but missed the required number of days on two occasions - once because of his participation in the Champions League while representing the Otago Volts and the other for a family wedding.
New Zealand Cricket, on behalf of Wagner, submitted applications to the exceptional circumstances committee which then made a recommendation to the ICC cricket committee chairman, Clive Lloyd.
Approval was given for both occasions, meaning the South African-born left-arm bowler is available for selection by New Zealand.
