By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Dunedin, Nov 24 NZPA - Two contrasting comeback trails cross at world cricket's southernmost venue today as fast bowlers Shane Bond and Mohammad Asif end their two-year exodus from test action.

The BLACKCAPS' seven-run victory over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi this morning (NZ time) has secured the side's first ever away series win against Pakistan in one-day internationals.