Ross Taylor may miss second test against India

New Zealand's best batsman, Ross Taylor, could miss the second test against India in mid-February due to the impending arrival of his second child. Taylor is in the form of his life after scoring three centuries, including a double, in as many tests against the West Indies and 495 runs for the series at an average of 247.5.

But with wife Victoria expected to give birth to the couple's second child in February, there's a strong chance Taylor will be available for only the first test of the two-match series.

"Our second baby is due right in the middle of the second test," Taylor said. "At this stage, it's looking like I'll probably just play the first test."

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson, a father of two himself, said anything could happen in terms of the timing of the impending arrival, but they were prepared in case Taylor had to miss some cricket.

"Obviously family comes first and we totally support Ross in whatever is happening at that time. We'll just have to deal with it, like an injury or any other unavailability," Hesson said.