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New Zealand called up former Hong Kong representative Mark Chapman Thursday to strengthen their Twenty20 batting in the wake of last week's tri-series drubbing by Australia. Chapman and wicketkeeper Tom Siefert were included in the Black Caps' 13-man squad at the expense of Tom Bruce and Tom Blundell. It comes after the New Zealanders slumped to a seven-wicket loss in their opening tri-series match against Australia in Sydney.