Controversial umpire Steve Bucknor [Images], who was kept out of international matches after a string of poor decisions in the infamous Sydney Test, returns to officiate in the upcoming Australia-New Zealand Test series, starting November 20.

The West Indies [Images] umpire, who was withdrawn from the India-Australia series earlier this year after his controversial decisions were slammed by the Indians, will stand in the two-Test series alongside compatriot Billy Doctrove [Images].

"Australia [Images] plays two home Tests against New Zealand [Images], the first in Brisbane.

The series will be refereed by Chris Broad of the Emirates Elite Panel, the ICC [Images] said in a statement.