1st Test, West Indies tour of New Zealand at Wellington

11/30 5:00 PM EST

Hoping for a win

Black Caps fast bowler Tim Southee has been ruled out of the first test against the West Indies due to the pending birth of his first child.

The Black Caps open their summer schedule with the first test at the Basin Reserve on Friday.

Lockie Ferguson joined the squad earlier this week and will battle with Matt Henry for the third pace bowling spot behind Trent Boult and Neil Wagner.

"Two very good options for us," Black Caps coach Mike Hesson told Martin Devlin on Radio Sport's The DRS show.

"Matt Henry, the last test match he played against South Africa, he was outstanding. And Lockie certainly deserves his spot so it's going to be an interesting debate over the coming days. We're certainly happy with our options."

man wen the game start?

chairman post=355155 Wrote:Hoping for a win

well, one Hope dropped (kyle) and one Hope retained (shai)
btw...Hope is not a Plan.
Hetmeyer must come good !
dont expect much from Powell

ketchim post=355235 Wrote:

chairman post=355155 Wrote:Hoping for a win

well, one Hope dropped (kyle) and one Hope retained (shai)
btw...Hope is not a Plan.
Hetmeyer must come good !
dont expect much from Powell

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wen the game start ?

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