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BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE, AUG 3 – Nathan Smith will miss the remainder of the Zimbabwe Test series due to an abdominal strain while Zak Foulkes and Ben Lister join the squad as replacements and cover respectively.
- New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith will miss the second and final Test against Zimbabwe, set to begin on August 7 in Bulawayo, due to an abdominal strain sustained while batting during the first Test.
- During the second day of the opening Test, Smith suffered an abdominal strain while batting, with an MRI scan confirming the injury and indicating a recovery period of about two to four weeks.
- Zak Foulkes has been named in the Test squad for the first time, stepping in for Nathan Smith, while Ben Lister was brought in as additional pace bowling cover due to Will O'Rourke’s back stiffness, which is currently under observation.
- New Zealand took a 1-0 lead by winning the first Test inside three days by nine wickets with Smith taking three for 20 in Zimbabwe’s first innings and retiring hurt after scoring 22 runs.
- The multiple injuries highlight challenges for the Black Caps, with Tom Latham’s fitness uncertain for the second Test and Mitchell Santner’s white-ball captaincy also in question.
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Smith ruled out of test series
Nathan Smith bowls for the Black Caps in Christchurch last year. Photo: Getty Images Another injury concern for the Black Caps with pace-bowling allrounder Nathan Smith ruled out of the remainder of the Zimbabwe test series with an abdominal injury.
Nathan Smith ruled out of 2nd Zimbabwe Test due to injury, New Zealand announce replacement
New Zealand made a couple of additions to the Test squad for the second and final game against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, set to kick off on August 7. The Black Caps took a 1-0 lead in the series and it remains to be seen if regular skipper Tom Latham is fit for the decider.
Nathan Smith Ruled out of Second Test Against Zimbabwe Due to Abdominal Injury
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