Cricket: Oram in frame for first test

Jacob Oram, who missed the Australian series with a back injury, is available for the first test against the West Indies. Photo / Getty Images

Black Caps all-rounder Jacob Oram is set for a return to international cricketing duty against the touring West Indies.

Oram was in late October invalided out of the tour of Bangladesh with a back injury, and missed the recent 0-2 series loss to Australia.

He returned to action after a month off with Central Districts in last week's State Championship four-day match against Northern Districts and bowled a total of 36 overs.

Oram, who suffered a hairline fracture to his left index finger attempting a catch in the match, told Radio Sport that he was available for Black Caps selection.

He will play in the four-day match against Otago beginning tomorrow at Napier.

" As far as I am aware, communication with the selectors and medical staff is that as of now, I am fit for selection...I bowled a heap of overs against Northern Districts so the back got cleared."

The first test against West Indies begins on December 11 at Dunedin.

- NZPA