The IPL form of Mitchell McClenaghan, Corey Anderson and Adam Milne has been enough to see the trio selected for the Blackcaps Champions Trophy squad.
McClenagahan in particular has starred for his Mumbai Indians, claiming a three-wicket bag in his last start.
Northern Districts all-rounder Anderson recently returned to the bowling crease after dealing with multiple injuries in the last 12 months – a move which has convinced the national selectors to pick the 26-year-old slugger.
Kane Williamson will captain the side that also sees the inclusion of two spinners in Mitchell Santner and veteran Jeetan Patel who returned to the limited overs fold in March against South Africa.
Missing from the squad that lost 3-2 to the Proteas is Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson and Dean Brownlie.
Luke Ronchi has kept his spot as the first-choice glovesman with batsmen Tom Latham providing cover.
Coach Mike Hesson said the returning players had done everything possible to prove their fitness.
"It's been good to see all three back on the park and bowling; together they add a lot of experience to our squad," said Hesson.
"Mitch and Adam have been running in well, and Corey has shown he'll be capable of providing an option with the ball."
Hesson noted the 15-strong squad was tough to pick with competition for places right across the board.
"We believe it’s an exciting squad, an experienced squad, and one that has the batting power and the bowling variations to prevail in a potentially high-scoring tournament.
"Having four all-rounders ((including Mitchell Santner) certainly helps with balance, and the return Mitch and Adam will offer options with the new ball, through the middle of the innings, and in the death overs."
The Blackcaps will play an ODI tri-series in Ireland ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy and Hesson confirmed a small group of players from that squad were likely to remain in England as cover during the tournament.
Australia is first up for New Zealand on June 2 at Edgbaston
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