Injury has ruled the New Zealand strike bowler Trent Boult out of the second cricket Test against South Africa starting in Wellington tomorrow.
Trent Boult. Photo: Photosport
Boult picked up a thigh injury in the drawn first Test.
Tim Southee, who was 12th man in Dunedin, will spearhead the Black Caps bowling attack, while Matt Henry was also brought into the squad after the first Test.
The playing eleven will be finalised just before play starts tomorrow.
New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has moved up the international test batting rankings to second.
The first cricket Test between New Zealand and South Africa has ended in a draw after play on the fifth and final day was abandoned. See the scorecard here.
New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has brushed off criticism of Neil Broom, saying he has earned his place in the Black Caps.
Batsman Neil Broom has been called into the Black Caps to replace Ross Taylor who has been ruled out of the second cricket Test against South Africa.
The first cricket Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Dunedin has ended in a draw, with batsman Ross Taylor ruled out of the second.
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